A postcode district in Hertfordshire
In short: AL3 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
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.
13 in AL3, best first
St Albans, AL3 4SJ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
7 in AL3, best first
Results well above the England average.
215 first choices, 240 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.7
England 46.2
Results close to the England average.
80 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
16 in AL3, highest Ofsted grade first
St. Albans, AL3 5QN · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St. Albans, AL3 5JB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
St. Albans, AL3 4SS · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
5 in AL3, by the school's Eduscope score
Results well above the England average.
215 first choices, 240 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1660.7
England 46.2
Results close to the England average.
80 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
St Albans, AL3 5AY · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
3 in AL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Albans, AL3 5AY · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
St Albans, AL3 5RP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
St Albans, AL3 7ET · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
3 in AL3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Albans, AL3 8AW · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
St Albans, AL3 4HB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
St Albans, AL3 4AW · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
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.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every AL3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
AL3 has 33 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
AL3 has 33 schools, including 13 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in AL3 on Eduscope are St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans, St Albans Girls' School, Prae Wood 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.
There are 3 independent schools in AL3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in AL3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in AL3 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.
