- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 232
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
Schools in AL5
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 39 schools and nurseries
In short: AL5 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 16 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3916 primary · 5 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL5
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 AL5
16 in AL5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
76 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 457
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Top Secondary Schools in AL5
5 in AL5, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
259 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 1,373
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
219 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
240 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,351
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in AL5
19 in AL5, highest Ofsted grade first
Batford Day Care
Harpenden, AL5 5BQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Batford Nursery School
Harpenden, AL5 5BQ · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 72
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool
Harpenden, AL5 4EL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in AL5
4 in AL5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
259 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 1,373
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
219 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
240 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,351
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Private Schools in AL5
3 in AL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The King's School
Harpenden, AL5 4DU · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1658.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Aldwickbury School
Al5 1ad · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 333
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Hilda's School
Harpenden, AL5 2ES · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL5, 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.
- Outstanding16
- Good12
- Not graded yet11
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 AL5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL5 has 39 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 AL5
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 AL5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL5?
AL5 has 39 schools, including 16 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL5?
The highest-ranked schools in AL5 on Eduscope are St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Wood End School, Crabtree Junior 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 AL5?
There are 3 independent schools in AL5. 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 AL5 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in AL5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 39 schools in AL5 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.