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Alban City School
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Alban City School
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- St Albans AL1 3RR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils鈥� key stage 1 outcomes above national average in reading, writing, and mathematics in both 2016 and 2017.
Success of the Curriculum: Children and pupils are keen to do well, and the atmosphere in classrooms is busy and purposeful.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for pupils to apply their writing skills across a range of subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils making better progress in reading, writing, and mathematics, diminishing the difference with other pupils nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: High-quality support provided to ensure all pupils鈥� needs are assessed quickly and individualised help secures rapid progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very positive about their school experiences and the staff who care for them.
Support for SEND Pupils: Thorough checks carried out on all staff working within school and visitors are carefully monitored. Vulnerable pupils are closely monitored and supported quickly and effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe. They have a good understanding of how to stay safe online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Maintaining pupils' safety and well-being weaves through everything the school does. Appropriate support provided to families when necessary.
Parent Feedback: Parents are effusive and complimentary about leadership, noting success in retaining a strong set of values through changes and transition.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel children are well cared for and safe at school, and the parent community plays a full role in shaping and building the best school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff responses to the Ofsted questionnaire show that they are proud to be part of the school, feeling it is well led and managed.
Impact on Student Progress: Through thorough recruitment and precise monitoring, maintained quality of teaching and learning result in above-average outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Expert leadership supports newer leaders in monitoring teaching quality precisely and acting upon findings.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New leaders are still getting to know the school and developing in their roles, requiring further induction.
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About Us
Alban City School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 384 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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Our goal is to offer a school with high academic standards that enables kids to realise their potential and be the greatest version of themselves. We strive to be a welcoming school where all parents, regardless of their circumstances and needs, feel comfortable entrusting their kids to us in the knowledge that we will support and mentor them to achieve their very best academically, socially, and physically in a setting that prioritises the needs of the kids. We want to raise children who are interested in the world around them, who care about it, who can adjust to change, and who are self-assured enough to take on difficulties. In their interactions with one another and the adults they encounter, we want our students to be gracious and tolerant. We aim to give our children opportunities to participate in a variety of activities in St Albans, so that they can work as part of a team, be proud of their own achievements and truly feel part of the St Albans community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 109 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 78% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
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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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | 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 | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.72% | 9.16% |
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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.43% | 8.19% |
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| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alban City School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
