St Peter's School
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 1HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Peter's School is a primary school in St Albans for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 15th of 33 primary schools in St Albans. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2014, report published 5 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
The values of 'positive, caring and inclusive' are golden threads that run through every area of the school. Pupils know and understand these values. They explain how the values help them. For example, pupils know that caring is wider than just caring for each other. It extends to the environment, resources and the wider world. Pupils enjoy high-quality pastoral support. They know that staff care about them, and this ensures they feel safe. There are respectful and trusting relationships between everyone. Many pupils love coming to school. They have positive attitudes towards their learning. They know that the school is ambitious for them and this motivates them to try their best. Pupils understand what bullying is. They never intentionally do or say anything unkind that may upset others. When they do, they quickly apologise. Pupils say they are 'one big team' who all look out for each other. Pupils behave well. They understand the behaviour expectations. When needed, pupils quickly adjust their behaviour and respond positively. Movement around the site is calm and orderly. Pupils understand that kind and considerate behaviour ensures the school is a happy place for everyone.
What the school should improve
- Pupils with SEND are supported well. This is not always the case for other pupils. The support they receive is not always of a high-enough quality. Some adults lack the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils well. This means pupils are sometimes at risk of not making as much progress as they are capable of. Leaders should provide training that will ensure all pupils always receive high-quality support.
- The standard of work in pupils' books is variable. Some books are untidy and messy. Pupils' work does not reflect their learning and knowledge. Basic errors are not routinely being picked up and so pupils continue to make the same mistakes. Leaders should put a clear set of expectations in place which insist on high-quality presentation in all workbooks.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
392 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near St Peter's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Alban City School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Maple Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 93% met the expected standard |
| St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Gillie Masterton
- Phone
- 01727853075
- Address
- Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 1HL
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117140
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.