Best 3 Primary schools in East of England – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (Primary) in St Albans; Abel Smith School (Primary) in Hertford; Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School (Primary) in Stevenage — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans, Abel Smith School and Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around St Albans, Hertfordshire, Hertford, Hertfordshire and Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans AL3 4SJ	Abel Smith School SG13 8AE	Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School SG1 3PS
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4SJ	Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AE	Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3PS
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Sep 2024	1 12 Sep 2024	1 11 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	240	342
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.stmichaelsprimaryherts.co.uk	www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk	www.letchmore.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01727854866	01992583244	01438234400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

AL3 4SJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.stmichaelsprimaryherts.co.uk
Telephone: 01727854866

Abel Smith School

SG13 8AE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8AE
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992583244

Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

SG1 3PS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3PS
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.letchmore.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438234400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.