St Albans primary schools deliver exceptional results, 98% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Cunningham Hill Junior School, Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School, and Killigrew Primary and Nursery School are among the highest-performing options, with 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 30% achieve the higher standard, nearly four times the England average of 8%. Families in Fleetville, Marshalswick, Bernards Heath, and the City Centre benefit from extensive choice, with 44 schools serving the area and excellent transport links to London. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Bernards Heath Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| N/A | Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Camp Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cunningham Hill Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | Cunningham Hill Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Skyswood Primary & Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #21 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Peter's School, St Albans | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Flamstead Village School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #3 | Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Maple Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #14 | Fleetville Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #16 | Samuel Ryder Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #24 | Mandeville Primary School, St Albans | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
| #31 | Windermere Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Aldwickbury School | Independent | Primary | 4-13 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 4-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Margaret Wix Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | London Colney Primary & Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #32 | Bowmansgreen Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Markyate Village School and Nursery | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Beechwood Park School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Oakwood Primary School, St Albans | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #20 | Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #34 | How Wood Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Prae Wood Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Redbourn Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Wheatfields Junior Mixed School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | Sandridge School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Columba's College | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Albans High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Alban City School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #9 | St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #11 | The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #13 | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | St Helen's Church of England Primary School, St Albans | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
| #33 | Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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