5 St Albans schools get 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

With the year approaching the halfway point, we're rounding up the schooling success stories from the first half of the year.

1. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School got an outstanding back in January (Image: Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School)

Starting in January, where inspectors were full of praise for Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School.

Their report highlighted the "exemplary education" that its pupils receive, and the "positive school culture".

The support staff give to pupils was described as 'second to none".

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2. Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School was given top marks in all five areas assessed by Ofsted. (Image: Fleetville Infant & Nursery School) Later that month another St Albans primary school received top marks from the education watchdog.

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School was praised for its "exceptionally positive atmosphere" with inspectors noting that "Pupils love attending this school."

Headteacher Jen Gardner said: "I work with such a skilled, dedicated, and reflective team, and together we have created an incredibly positive and nurturing learning environment for the children."

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3. Cunningham Hill Infant School

Cunningham Hill Junior and Infant School (Image: Google Street View) Cunningham Hill Infant School was lavished with praise by inspectors in March.

The report found that pupils "flourish" at the school.

Inspectors noted that children "are happy and kept safe" because of the "caring and skilled adults around them".

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4. Sandringham School

The headteacher of Sandringham School, St Albans, is delighted after the institution was rated 'outstanding' (Image: Sandringham School)  

At the end of March inspectors hailed the "brilliant" Sandringham School.

The report said: "Pupils understand the school’s expectations of their conduct and live up to them.

"Each stage of learning is precisely planned."

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5. Cunningham Hill Junior School

Cunningham Hill Junior School was rated outstanding by Ofsted. (Image: Google Street View)

There was more success for Cunningham Hill earlier this month as their junior school was also rated outstanding.

Inspectors were full of praise, stating that "the sky is the limit for pupils at the school".

The watchdog lavished the school with praise for it's "high expectations" and "clear and consistent vision".

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