SchoolScoresSt Peter's School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 1HL
01727 853075 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
130 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
St Albans comparisons use the 24 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | St Albans | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 84 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Albans. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. St Albans figures pool parents at the St Albans schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 9 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 127 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 39 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 38 state primary schools in St Albans. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Abbey CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alban City School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maple Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban and St Stephen Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mandeville Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cunningham Hill Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cunningham Hill Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Fleetville Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Peter's School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's School?
99% of the 130 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Peter's School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put St Peter's School as their first choice for 38 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117140.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.