- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 230
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in AL4
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: AL4 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries249 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL4
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 AL4
9 in AL4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 358
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Albans, AL4 9RW · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
4 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.9
Top Secondary Schools in AL4
4 in AL4, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
337 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,777
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
287 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,722
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
194 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in AL4
11 in AL4, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Albans Hatfield Road
St. Albans, AL4 0HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Highfield Lane Nursery School
St. Albans, AL4 0GX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybirds Nursery
St. Albans, AL4 0RA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in AL4
3 in AL4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
337 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,777
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
287 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 1,722
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
194 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL4, 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.
- Outstanding6
- Good14
- Not graded yet4
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 AL4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL4 has 24 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 AL4
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 AL4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL4?
AL4 has 24 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL4?
The highest-ranked schools in AL4 on Eduscope are Skyswood Primary & Nursery School, Sandringham School, Beaumont 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 do I choose the right school in AL4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in AL4 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.