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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
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- St Albans AL1 1DQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading is effective, using a unified approach to phonics, making reading accurate and fluent.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders and teachers plan lessons logically, ensuring pupils gain knowledge over time in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Science and art curriculum lack coherence; work not always well-sequenced and can be too easy.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind catch up quickly with extra help, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave and work hard in lessons, showing good attitudes. Distraction occurs when work is too easy.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy reading, yet independent reading opportunities vary across year groups.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers and assistants know how to support SEND pupils, ensuring their success in learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand bullying; trust adults to resolve issues.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is a priority; staff are well-trained, and governors regularly check policies.
Extracurricular Activities: Various clubs promote health and build on interests like gardening, photography, and robotics.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers expect pupils to behave and work hard, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors ensure teachers manage workload well. New subject leaders need training for effective curriculum implementation.
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 165 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 86% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Abbey School, a parish church of the Church of England and a voluntary aided institution, with close ties to St. Albans Cathedral. All facets of school life are infused with the Christian ethos of the schools. Church of England school inspectors (Section 48) rated the institution as "excellent" in June 2018. The school was deemed to be "excellent in most aspects of its work" by Ofsted in September 2008. Students were praised for being "tremendous ambassadors for the school" and for their "excellent personal development and standards of achievement."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 25.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 109 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 6 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 11 | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 17 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 14 | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 110 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Local authority ratio 18 : 1