Primary
Ofsted Good
About The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a one form entry primary school which caters for children from rising 5 to 11. We have the capacity for 210 pupils on roll and we operate a single intake into Reception each September. The class teachers are responsible for the education and welfare of the children in their class.
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Key Facts
Founded
1848
Students
210
Head/Principal
Mrs O'Melia
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 93 responses • 52.5% response rate
My child is happy at this school
95.7% positive
3.2% negative
My child feels safe at this school
97.9% positive
1.1% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
95.7% positive
3.2% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
95.7% positive
3.2% negative
My child does well at this school
95.7% positive
4.3% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 93 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
8.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
86.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
R
Rupert G.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Outstanding Leadership"
We're very pleased with The Abbey CE VA Primary School's leadership. The Headteacher, Mrs O'Melia, is approachable, and the Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Fraser, is doing an excellent job in managing the school's day-to-day operations. Our child is happy and engaged, and we appreciate the school's commitment to the children's spiritual growth.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily B.
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 20, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful School Experience"
We've been so impressed with The Abbey CE VA Primary School. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are dedicated to the children's education and well-being. We've seen our child thrive, and we're grateful for the strong Christian values that are instilled in the children.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
K
Katherine M.
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 15, 2021
4.0
"Excellent Education"
We had a great experience with The Abbey CE VA Primary School. The teaching staff are passionate about their subject areas, and the school provides a supportive environment for the children to grow and learn. The only reason I'm not giving a 5-star review is that I felt the school could do more to involve parents in the curriculum planning process.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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