The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Address: Grove Road
Town/City: St Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL1 1DQ
Telephone Number: 01727 851802
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Linda O'Melia
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.2%

Location and administration

URN: 117449
DfE Number: 919/3361
UKPRN: 10070368
UPRN: 100081133345
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: St Albans (E14001507)
Electoral Ward: Verulam (E05013966)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 514524E, 206737N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 53.77" N 0° 20' 32.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3XPMX5+83

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Albans School (0.4km)
  2. St Peter's School (0.5km)
  3. St Albans Independent College (0.6km)
  4. St Columba's College (0.7km)
  5. Muriel Green Nursery School (0.8km)
  6. Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School (0.9km)
  7. Alban City School (0.9km)
  8. Loreto College (1.1km)
  9. St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  10. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Patrick Daws - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona Fraser - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Canon Will Gibbs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Nikki Loan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Wai-Keat Ngai - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mrs Linda O'Melia - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Simon Oaten - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Toon - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Mrs Katie Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.