Best 3 Primary schools in St Albans – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (Primary) in St Albans; Cunningham Hill Junior School (Primary) in St Albans; Crabtree Infants' School (Primary) in Harpenden — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans, Cunningham Hill Junior School and Crabtree Infants' School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, community school and academy converter type located around St Albans, Hertfordshire and Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the Ivy Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans AL3 4SJ	Cunningham Hill Junior School AL1 5QJ	Crabtree Infants' School AL5 5PU
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4SJ	St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5QJ	Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PU
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Sep 2024	1 10 Jun 2024	1 18 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	240	180
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Ivy Learning Trust
Website	www.stmichaelsprimaryherts.co.uk	cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk	www.crabtreeschools.org
Telephone	01727854866	01727852911	01582623597
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

AL3 4SJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.stmichaelsprimaryherts.co.uk
Telephone: 01727854866

Cunningham Hill Junior School

AL1 5QJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 5QJ
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01727852911

Crabtree Infants' School

AL5 5PU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 5PU
Ofsted: 1 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ivy Learning Trust
Website: www.crabtreeschools.org
Telephone: 01582623597

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.