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Schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 2,976 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Abbots Langley and Kings Langley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries135 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths40%Attainment 8 46.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

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.

All Abbots Langley and Kings Langley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

5 mainstream schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, best first

Kings Langley Primary School

Kings Langley, WD4 8DQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

51 first choices, 55 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
437
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Kings Langley Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

1 mainstream schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, best first

Kings Langley School

Kings Langley, WD4 9HN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

155 first choices, 180 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.1%
Pupils
1,122
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school Kings Langley School
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Nurseries in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

6 in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

2 in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, by the school's Eduscope score

Kings Langley School

Kings Langley, WD4 9HN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

155 first choices, 180 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.1%
Pupils
1,122
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school Kings Langley School

Breakspeare School

Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.6%
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
7.4
View school Breakspeare School

Special Schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

1 in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Breakspeare School

Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.6%
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
7.4
View school Breakspeare School
The map

Every school in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, 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.

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Abbots Langley School, GoodTanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School, GoodKings Langley Primary School, GoodSt Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury, GoodBreakspeare School, Outstanding in every areaKings Langley School, GoodDivine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, GoodLittle Fawns Preschool - Abbots Langley, GoodFlower Pots Day Nursery (Kings Langley), GoodBreakspeare Community Pre-School, GoodClarendon Montessori School, GoodJack in the Box at Kings Langley, GoodFlower Pots Day Nursery (Hunton Bridge)
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet2
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.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Abbots Langley and Kings Langley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs England

How good are Abbots Langley and Kings Langley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Abbots Langley and Kings LangleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    40%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
40% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley has 13 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley15%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

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How many schools are in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 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 Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

The highest-ranked schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley on Eduscope are St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury, Kings Langley Primary School, Divine Saviour Roman Catholic 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.

What percentage of schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is 17.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

There are 2,976 pupils enrolled across schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley, with 1,697 in primary and 1,279 in secondary. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 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.

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