Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
URN: 117240 • St Albans AL4 9RS
Overview
- Name
- Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 117240
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Bridle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Chandlers Road, St Albans AL4 9RS
Summary
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 233 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. Established in 1960, the school operates as a one-form entry institution with a morning-only nursery, fostering a strong foundation for early education. Skyswood is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which enhances collaboration with local schools.
The school prides itself on creating a warm and friendly environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. Skyswood promotes key values such as kindness, respect, curiosity, and resilience, which are integral to the school's ethos. The recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated the school as 'outstanding', highlighting the positive experiences and safety of its pupils.
Skyswood actively engages parents in the educational journey, fostering strong partnerships that contribute to a supportive community. The school’s commitment to a growth mindset approach helps children become confident, independent learners, well-prepared for future challenges.
The school prides itself on creating a warm and friendly environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. Skyswood promotes key values such as kindness, respect, curiosity, and resilience, which are integral to the school's ethos. The recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated the school as 'outstanding', highlighting the positive experiences and safety of its pupils.
Skyswood actively engages parents in the educational journey, fostering strong partnerships that contribute to a supportive community. The school’s commitment to a growth mindset approach helps children become confident, independent learners, well-prepared for future challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 0.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 115 | 120 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 228 | 117 | 111 | 210 | 1.40 |
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