Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

URN: 146878 • St Albans AL4 9NT

Overview

Name
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
URN
146878
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Janice Tearle (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01727757444
Website
Visit
Address
Downes Road, St Albans AL4 9NT

Summary

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a primary academy with a capacity of 360 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. The ethos is centred around providing limitless learning opportunities, fostering emotional intelligence, and encouraging independent learning through a supportive climate.

The curriculum at Wheatfields is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, with additional opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, including performances at local venues. The school emphasizes the importance of mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that all staff are trained to support pupils effectively. Parents can feel confident that their children are well cared for and that any issues are promptly addressed.

Wheatfields Junior School is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which comprises ten schools in the region, committed to delivering high-quality education. The school community values mutual respect, teamwork, and the celebration of individual achievements, creating a positive atmosphere for both learning and personal development.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
360
Pupils
360
Boys
188
Girls
172
FSM %
4.40
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 360 188 172 360 4.40
2024-09-11 359 195 164 360 5.60
2023-09-11 359 195 164 360 6.70
2022-09-11 359 195 164 360 6.70
2021-09-11 360 193 167 360 4.40
2020-09-11 360

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