How many pupils does Alban City School have?

Alban City School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Alban City School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Alban City School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Alban City School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alban City School is part of ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD.

Where is Alban City School?

Alban City School is located at 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR.

Alban City School

7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

384

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Alban City School

Alban City School is a free school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 384 pupils on roll. It is part of ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 384 / 420 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.7%

Free school meals

26.5%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

16.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

16%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

6.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

16.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

£47,153

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£917 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,146

Spend per pupil

£7,049

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR
Phone: 01727860304
Head Teacher: Gilly Stray
Website: www.albancityschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alban City School?: Alban City School is a free school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Alban City School have?: Alban City School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Alban City School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Alban City School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Alban City School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Alban City School is part of ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD.
Where is Alban City School?: Alban City School is located at 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR.

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