Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbots Langley School is a primary school in Abbots Langley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 225th of 332 primary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2014, report published 6 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils at 'Abbots' enjoy their work and play. The values of being 'respectful, kind, resilient and ambitious' shine through. Pupils are happy and get along well with their classmates. They rise to the high expectations that are set for them. Pupils are safe and bullying does not happen often. When it does, they know that adults will sort it out quickly. Pupils know that if they have any worries there are 'safe hands' they can go to. Older pupils enjoy helping younger pupils to behave and play nicely together. Most pupils behave well and respond to the positive and respectful culture of the school. Right from the early years, children take part in whole-school celebrations and events. Musical talent is celebrated. Regular concerts allow pupils to showcase their skills. Pupils are proud of their achievements and enjoy performing to audiences. Through storybooks and school trips, pupils learn lots about different people and cultures. Pupils in each year group visit places of worship. This helps them to understand the faiths within and outside the school and local community. Pupils choose books to read that reflect current events and a diverse range of topics, such as gender identity and different family groups.
What the school should improve
- The additional sessions for pupils at an early stage of reading, including those with SEND, are not planned and delivered well enough to meet pupils' needs. Consequently, these pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders must ensure that all staff know how to use assessment information to plan and deliver specific reading sessions which improve the outcomes for these pupils. Leaders must then monitor this provision to ensure it is having the impact they expect.
- The number of pupils with persistent absence is too high. As a result, these pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders and those responsible for governance should ensure that their systems for monitoring attendance concerns result in swift action that ensures pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
410 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Abbots Langley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedmond Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 33% met the expected standard |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Leavesden JMI School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Negrello
- Phone
- 01923263174
- Address
- Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BQ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117083
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.