Is Wheatfields Junior Mixed School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 111th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Wheatfields Junior Mixed School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 87% of pupils at Wheatfields Junior Mixed School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?

Applications for Reception places at Wheatfields Junior Mixed 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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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Downes Road, St Albans, AL4 9NT

Local ranking111th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 87.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 28.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 112.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 90

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 360
Boys: 179 (50%)
Girls: 179 (50%)
Capacity: 360 (99% full)
SEND: 10.8%
FSM Eligible: 5.0%
EAL: 21.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 7.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,192/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.1%
White Other: 8.5%
Asian Chinese: 7.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 6.8%
Asian Indian: 5.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Black African: 1.7%

60.1%

White British

8.5%

White Other

7.1%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01727757444

head@wheatfieldsjm.aetrust.uk

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Downes Road

St Albans, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146878
UKPRN: 10085841
Establishment No.: 2206
Trust: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST

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