Compare Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery and Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Windermere Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in St. Albans; Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School (Primary) in St. Albans; Windermere Primary School (Primary) in St. Albans — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery, Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Windermere Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and community school type located around St. Albans, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School), published Oct 2014. The lowest is 2 (Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 0–5%–35–40%; all within the AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery AL4 8TP	Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School AL4 9NT	Windermere Primary School AL1 5QP
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8TP	St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9NT	St. Albans Hertfordshire AL1 5QP
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Nov 2022	1 8 Oct 2014	2 27 Apr 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	240	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST	AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.beechhyde.aetrust.uk	www.wheatfieldsinfants.herts.sch.uk	www.windermere.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01582832661	01727859978	01727851176
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

AL4 8TP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 8TP
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.beechhyde.aetrust.uk
Telephone: 01582832661

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

AL4 9NT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 9NT
Ofsted: 1 8 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.wheatfieldsinfants.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01727859978

Windermere Primary School

AL1 5QP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 5QP
Ofsted: 2 27 Apr 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.windermere.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01727851176

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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