St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
URN: 117451 • St Albans AL3 4SJ
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
- URN
- 117451
- 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
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Rafferty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727854866
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Michael's Street, St Albans AL3 4SJ
Summary
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 198 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that values inclusivity, welcoming children and families of all faiths and backgrounds. As a Church of England school, it emphasizes spiritual development and encourages pupils to positively impact their community.
The curriculum at St Michael's is bespoke and enriched, designed to prepare students for their future educational journeys. The school has recently received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. St Michael's also promotes strong relationships with families, recognizing the importance of communication and parental involvement in children's education.
In addition to academic excellence, St Michael's offers various extracurricular activities, including wraparound care and clubs, to support the holistic development of its pupils. The school community is characterized by a strong sense of belonging, aiming to provide each child with opportunities to experience 'Life in all its fullness.'
The curriculum at St Michael's is bespoke and enriched, designed to prepare students for their future educational journeys. The school has recently received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. St Michael's also promotes strong relationships with families, recognizing the importance of communication and parental involvement in children's education.
In addition to academic excellence, St Michael's offers various extracurricular activities, including wraparound care and clubs, to support the holistic development of its pupils. The school community is characterized by a strong sense of belonging, aiming to provide each child with opportunities to experience 'Life in all its fullness.'
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- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- SEND Resources (sen)
- SEND Resources (sen)
- Trips and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 90 | 108 | 210 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 87 | 105 | 210 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 86 | 92 | 210 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 86 | 92 | 210 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 166 | 78 | 88 | 186 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 | 69 | 81 | 186 | 13.30 |
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