Camp Primary and Nursery School
Camp Road, St Albans, AL1 5PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Camp Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in St Albans for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 18th of 33 primary schools in St Albans. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 8 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They are safe and happy. They say lessons are fun and teachers are kind. Bullying is rare. Pupils trust the adults and the peer mediators to help them sort out any friendship problems. Pupils are polite and friendly. They try hard to keep the school's golden rules, which are: be kind, be respectful, be safe and try your best. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm. Pupils strive to meet adults' high expectations for behaviour and for learning. Any pupils who struggle with their behaviour receive the support they need. There are many opportunities for pupils to thrive beyond the classroom. Older pupils apply for special roles, such as sports councillors, librarians and eco-councillors. Year 5 pupils act as buddies for children in Reception. These relationships are an important part of the school's nurturing culture. Pupils enjoy the trips they go on. Visits to places of worship, for example, enhance their knowledge of world religions. A programme of assemblies teaches them about important attributes such as perseverance and resilience. The richness of the school community supports pupils' appreciation of diversity. This is strengthened by inspirational visitors, such as the world's tallest man.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not routinely ensure that pupils use the written information provided to them to address misconceptions. This means that some pupils' misconceptions are not dealt with, and their progress may be slowed as a result. Leaders need to ensure staff are fully trained in the school's new assessment policy. Leaders should check that this is implemented consistently across the school, while taking account of staff workload and well-being.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Camp Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Cunningham Hill Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Cunningham Hill Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Fleetville Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Fleetville Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Barton Rachel Rowe
- Phone
- 01727851056
- Address
- Camp Road, St Albans, AL1 5PG
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117136
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.