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What is Margaret Wix Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Margaret Wix Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Do parents recommend Margaret Wix Primary School?

93% of parents would recommend Margaret Wix Primary School to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Margaret Wix Primary School located?

Margaret Wix Primary School is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, East of England, AL3 6EL.

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Margaret Wix Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Margaret Wix Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Margaret Wix Primary School

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93% would recommend81% happy with the school83% say their child feels safe

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About Margaret Wix Primary School

Margaret Wix Primary School is a primary community school in St Albans, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Margaret Wix Primary School has 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 81 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.1%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected71%Attendance93.9%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.9

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Strong68% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Margaret Wix Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 81 pupils
SEN support: 33% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 71% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 33% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 61/100

Good surroundings

Air quality43/100

Transport access39/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Margaret Wix Primary School

At Margaret Wix Primary School, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

84% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.

Attendance at Margaret Wix Primary School

Margaret Wix Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Margaret Wix Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Margaret Wix Primary School is 8.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Margaret Wix Primary School

Margaret Wix Primary School has 81 pupils on roll.

26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

33% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Margaret Wix Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Margaret Wix Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Margaret Wix Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Margaret Wix Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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