- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 412
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Schools in AL2
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: AL2 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries168 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in AL2
8 in AL2, best first
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
St Albans, AL2 1NL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Albans, AL2 2LX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 153
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Secondary Schools in AL2
1 in AL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Seva Education St Albans
St Albans, AL2 2AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Nurseries in AL2
8 in AL2, highest Ofsted grade first
Strong Roots Forest School
St. Albans, AL2 1AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood
St. Albans, AL2 3PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Canopy St. Albans
St. Albans, AL2 3QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in AL2
1 in AL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Seva Education St Albans
St Albans, AL2 2AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in AL2
1 in AL2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Seva Education St Albans
St Albans, AL2 2AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every AL2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL2 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in AL2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about AL2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL2?
AL2 has 16 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL2?
The highest-ranked schools in AL2 on Eduscope are Killigrew Primary and Nursery School, Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy, Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in AL2?
There is 1 independent school in AL2, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in AL2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in AL2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.