Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

URN: 146893 • St. Albans AL4 9NT

Overview

Name
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
URN
146893
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
50.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Cockburn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01727859978
Website
Visit
Address
Downes Road, St. Albans AL4 9NT

Summary

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is a mixed academy converter located in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to 282 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to love learning. The ethos is centered around creating a safe, stimulating atmosphere that promotes engagement and excitement in education.

The school aims to empower every child to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching and a curriculum that balances fun and challenge. Staff members are dedicated to fostering a supportive community, ensuring that each child feels valued and secure. Parents describe the school as innovative and adventurous, reflecting its commitment to holistic development.

Wheatfields is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which comprises ten schools across Hertfordshire, emphasizing educational excellence for all students. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wheatfieldsinfants.herts.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
240
Pupils
282
Boys
135
Girls
147
FSM %
3.40
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 282 135 147 240 3.40
2024-09-11 320 157 163 270 3.10
2023-09-11 318 162 156 270 2.70
2022-09-11 318 162 156 270 2.70
2021-09-11 330 172 158 270 3.60
2020-09-11 270

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