Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
URN: 117268 • St. Albans AL4 9NT
Overview
- Name
- Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
- URN
- 117268
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Cockburn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Downes Road, St. Albans AL4 9NT
Summary
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is a community primary school located in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 333 students, the school exceeds its capacity of 270, reflecting its popularity within the local community. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning.
The school's ethos revolves around creating a stimulating and safe learning environment that supports high-quality teaching. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and adventurous, allowing children to explore and learn in a fun and challenging manner.
Wheatfields is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which comprises ten schools in the region, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school values strong community ties and encourages parental involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both students and their families.
The school's ethos revolves around creating a stimulating and safe learning environment that supports high-quality teaching. Staff members are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and adventurous, allowing children to explore and learn in a fun and challenging manner.
Wheatfields is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which comprises ten schools in the region, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school values strong community ties and encourages parental involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both students and their families.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 333
- Boys
- 185
- Girls
- 148
- FSM %
- 3.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 333 | 185 | 148 | 270 | 3.40 |
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