# The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans — St. Albans, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 210
- **Founded:** 1848
- **Principal:** Mrs O'Melia

## Contact

- **Address:** The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
- **Phone:** 5555572934
- **Website:** http://www.abbey.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/st-albans/the-abbey-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school-st-albans-7138

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(May 2021)*

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