Alban City School
URN: 138231 • St Albans AL1 3RR
Overview
- Name
- Alban City School
- URN
- 138231
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gilly Stray (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01727860304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR
Summary
Alban City School is a mixed primary free school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with a current enrollment of 384 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering happiness, well-being, and high achievement among its students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. G. Stray, Alban City School prioritises an inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential academically, socially, and physically.
The school places a strong emphasis on the needs of its students, ensuring that they feel safe and well-cared for throughout their educational journey. With a focus on high-quality education, Alban City School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental confidence and involvement in their children's learning experience.
Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school's ethos, as demonstrated by events such as the Harvest Festival collection for the local food bank. The school actively promotes a sense of responsibility and connection to the wider community, reinforcing the importance of social values alongside academic achievement. For more information, visit their website at www.albancityschool.org.uk.
The school places a strong emphasis on the needs of its students, ensuring that they feel safe and well-cared for throughout their educational journey. With a focus on high-quality education, Alban City School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental confidence and involvement in their children's learning experience.
Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school's ethos, as demonstrated by events such as the Harvest Festival collection for the local food bank. The school actively promotes a sense of responsibility and connection to the wider community, reinforcing the importance of social values alongside academic achievement. For more information, visit their website at www.albancityschool.org.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 384
- Boys
- 198
- Girls
- 186
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 384 | 198 | 186 | 420 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 384 | 186 | 198 | 420 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 387 | 193 | 194 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 387 | 193 | 194 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 386 | 192 | 194 | 420 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 402 | 196 | 206 | 420 | 7.50 |
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