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Schools in London Colney

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 677 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries73 primary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in London Colney

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 London Colney primary schools

Top Primary Schools in London Colney

3 mainstream schools in London Colney, best first

Bowmansgreen Primary School

St Albans, AL2 1PH · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

31 first choices, 33 offers made

Met the standard at 1141%

England 62%

Days missed
6.1%
Pupils
315
Pupils per teacher
13.0
View school Bowmansgreen Primary School

Nurseries in London Colney

4 in London Colney, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in London Colney, 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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London Colney Primary & Nursery School, GoodBowmansgreen Primary School, GoodSaint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy, GoodThe Village Pre-School, GoodLittle Nightingales Day Nursery, GoodLittle Learners Land (London Colney) Ltd, GoodYellow Ducks Children's Nursery Limited
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet1
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 London Colney school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how London Colney's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse London Colney by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

London Colney vs England

How good are London Colney'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 London Colney

London ColneyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • 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.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

London Colney in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
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

London Colney has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 12% fewer pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in London Colney's state schools each January.

Down 12% 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.

London Colney20%

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 London Colney

How many schools are in London Colney?

London Colney has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in London Colney?

The highest-ranked schools in London Colney on Eduscope are Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy, London Colney Primary & Nursery School, Bowmansgreen 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 London Colney are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in London Colney hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in London Colney perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in London Colney, 66% 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 London Colney?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in London Colney is 14.7:1. 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 London Colney schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in London Colney is 18.2%. 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 London Colney?

There are 677 pupils enrolled across schools in London Colney, with 677 in primary. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in London Colney?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in London Colney 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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