Is Mandeville Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 103rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Mandeville Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Mandeville Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Mandeville Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Mandeville Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Mandeville Primary School

Mandeville Drive, St Albans, AL1 2LE

Local ranking103rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

446

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 366
Boys: 163 (48%)
Girls: 177 (52%)
Capacity: 446 (76% full)
SEND: 23.8%
FSM Eligible: 29.6%
EAL: 34.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 20.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,832/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 40.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 16.5%
White Other: 11.0%
Mixed Other: 8.3%
Other: 3.3%
White Traveller: 3.0%
Asian Other: 3.0%
Asian Pakistani: 2.8%

40.5%

White British

16.5%

Asian Bangladeshi

11.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01727519220

headteacher@mandeville.herts.sch.uk

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Mandeville Drive

St Albans, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 139159
UKPRN: 10039766
Establishment No.: 2099
Trust: SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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