Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
URN: 148875 • St Albans AL4 9RS
Overview
- Name
- Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 148875
- 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
- 47.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Bridle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727854164
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chandlers Road, St Albans AL4 9RS
Summary
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a one-form entry academy that opened in 1960. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 238 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. It offers a morning-only nursery and has established strong connections with local schools, becoming part of the Ambition Education Trust in September 2024.
The school prides itself on fostering a warm and friendly community where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. Skyswood's ethos is built on values such as kindness, respect, curiosity, and resilience. The recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated the school as 'outstanding' across all areas, highlighting the positive experiences and safety of its pupils.
Skyswood emphasizes a growth mindset approach, aiming to nurture independent learners who are confident and motivated. The school actively encourages parental involvement, fostering strong partnerships that enhance the educational experience and support children's development throughout their primary years.
The school prides itself on fostering a warm and friendly community where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. Skyswood's ethos is built on values such as kindness, respect, curiosity, and resilience. The recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated the school as 'outstanding' across all areas, highlighting the positive experiences and safety of its pupils.
Skyswood emphasizes a growth mindset approach, aiming to nurture independent learners who are confident and motivated. The school actively encourages parental involvement, fostering strong partnerships that enhance the educational experience and support children's development throughout their primary years.
Useful links
- We are a proud member ofAmbition Education Trust (other)
- Visit Site (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 238
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 0.90
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 238 | 122 | 116 | 210 | 0.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 237 | 121 | 116 | 210 | 1.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 |
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