The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
URN: 117449 • St Albans AL1 1DQ
Overview
- Name
- The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
- URN
- 117449
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda O'Melia (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727851802
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Road, St Albans AL1 1DQ
Summary
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 177 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, fostering both academic and personal growth among its students.
The curriculum at The Abbey is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting a love for learning through a variety of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, offering various opportunities for families to participate in school events and activities, such as the upcoming Reception Tours and Stay and Play sessions.
With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (4%), The Abbey reflects a diverse community that values education and support. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and experience the ethos firsthand, ensuring that families feel welcomed and informed about the educational journey their children will undertake. For more information, visit their website at http://www.abbey.herts.sch.uk.
The curriculum at The Abbey is designed to be inclusive and engaging, promoting a love for learning through a variety of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, offering various opportunities for families to participate in school events and activities, such as the upcoming Reception Tours and Stay and Play sessions.
With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (4%), The Abbey reflects a diverse community that values education and support. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and experience the ethos firsthand, ensuring that families feel welcomed and informed about the educational journey their children will undertake. For more information, visit their website at http://www.abbey.herts.sch.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 177
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 4.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 177 | 87 | 90 | 210 | 4.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 82 | 83 | 210 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 88 | 99 | 210 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 88 | 99 | 210 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 89 | 102 | 210 | 7.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 102 | 103 | 210 | 3.90 |
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