The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans — Primary School in St Albans

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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

St Albans, AL1 1DQ

177 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.00% FSM %

87 Boys

90 Girls

About The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 177 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Linda O'Melia.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency	St Albans
Ward	Verulam
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10070368
URN	117449
Data Last Updated	29-10-2025

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon Oaten	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	30/09/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Patrick Daws	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Fiona Fraser	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Canon Will Gibbs	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Nikki Loan	Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Wai-Keat Ngai	Governor	01/05/2024	30/04/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Gareth Nichols	Governor	22/03/2022	22/05/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Linda O'Melia	Governor	01/01/2022	31/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Toon	Governor	24/11/2023	01/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie Wright	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by LA

Schools Nearby

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St Albans Independent College

0.64 km • St Albans

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St Columba's College

0.73 km • St Albans

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Muriel Green Nursery School

0.83 km • St Albans

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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

0.87 km • St Albans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans have?

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans has 177 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans a faith school?

Yes, The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?

The Headteacher at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is Mrs Linda O'Melia.

Where is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans located?

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is at Grove Road, St Albans, AL1 1DQ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans: Does not have a sixth form.

Is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans currently open?

The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Linda O'Melia

Grove Road, St Albans, AL1 1DQ

01727851802

www.abbey.herts.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 117449

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026