St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 January 2026

At St Alban's Primary School, pupils learn in an environment where they are safe, included and well cared for. Leaders have worked hard to create this supportive culture. The school's values of love, courage and fellowship come through clearly in how pupils behave and in their attitudes to learning. Pupils trust the staff. They learn how to stay safe online and in the community and know who they can talk to for help. Pupils with vulnerabilities or pupils who are disadvantaged get the right help so they can join in with lessons and school life. The school understands pupils' individual needs and supports them well. For example, some pupils might receive 'calm start' sessions or emotional support, which helps the pupils to settle into the school day and learn. Pupils learn reading, writing and mathematics well. They love their 'learning quests' in the wider curriculum and talk excitedly about subjects such as history and geography. They remember a lot of what they have learned. Pupils are polite, welcoming and well-mannered. They behave with a deep sense of right and wrong. As a result, bullying is very rare. When issues do occur, leaders deal with them and restore confidence among pupils and families. Older pupils take their responsibilities seriously. They show maturity and act as role models for younger pupils. The school's wider personal development programme enriches pupils' experiences significantly. They are specifically taught how to look after their own mental and physical health very well, develop respectful relationships and understand fundamental British values. Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs, trips, community events and experiences linked to the local area. Disadvantaged pupils benefit considerably from this. Overall, pupils thrive in a warm, ambitious and increasingly successful school. Pupils feel safe, valued and well supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that the writing curriculum is consistently high quality and taught well across all subjects and year groups, including in the early years.
• Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently make effective decisions about what to teach in each subject, including in the early years.
• Leaders at all levels should further develop their leadership skills so they can contribute effectively to improving the quality of provision across the school.

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