Smaller schools
We have a strong pastoral commitment and work hard to ensure that each child is known well by all their teachers. Teaching groups are small so children get more individual attention. The welcoming, caring and supportive atmosphere is one of the reasons parents choose St Alban’s. Parents also welcome the high degree of supervision and security that our small school structure promotes.
St Albans Academy is a small school and the benefits of being part of a small school will be preserved as we grow. We are committed to a small school model which will be fully implemented in our new buildings.
From 2012, the academy will have distinct “Middle” and Upper” schools for key stages 3 and 4/5 respectively. The Upper School will include a sixth form. This will enable the school to maintain a strong focus on students’ needs.
This structure helps staff and students to develop strong relationships, making it easier to foster a strong school culture and to maintain excellent behaviour. While small schools will be relatively self-contained, all students will benefit from the facilities and resources of the academy as a whole.
