St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans, St Albans

In its own words: "Our Curriculum Tree and Curriculum Drivers (CDs) have been linked to 5 key values, all underpinned in Love: Friendship - in our relationships (including forgiveness, trust) - linked to CD1 Perseverance - in our creativity (including humility, hope) - linked to CD3"

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to welcome you to our very special school. As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued and empowered to thrive. Our vision is rooted in inclusion."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, dance and French.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans are Prae Wood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); and Alban City School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 86% maths).

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%) and Mixed (13%).

In 2026, 22 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Michael's Church (near), 20 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 213 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans are The Marlborough Science Academy (1.1 miles), Townsend Church of England School (1.5 miles) and St Albans Girls' School (1.6 miles).