Tel: 01727 849700
Email: admin@aboyne.herts.sch.uk
Etna Road St Albans AL3 5NL
Headteacher: Keith Smithard MA Ed.
SENCo: Michelle Charsley
WHY ABOYNE LODGE
Welcome to Aboyne Lodge, where creativity, curiosity, and caring define life at our community school, nestled in the heart of historic St Albans. Our Grade 2 listed building, with its spacious and flowing layout, offers a unique environment that connects us to our vibrant community. At Aboyne Lodge, we offer a superb, well-rounded education with excellent outcomes that compare with the best state schools both locally and nationally. In 2024, we were included in the Times Top 500 Primary schools.
Here, children's curiosity and creativity are at the core of their learning experience, enhanced by our passion for sport, music, and the arts. Our supportive pastoral care and focus on mental and physical health foster resilience and a positive attitude in our pupils. We celebrate the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs of our community, encouraging every child to know and be themselves.
At Aboyne Lodge, we nurture lifelong friendships and a love for learning that extends beyond our school walls.
In Aboyne Lodge classrooms, we offer a broad curriculum ensuring engaging learning. Creative lessons use hands-on activities and technology. With a focus on English, Maths, and STEM, we challenge students and enhance problem-solving. Pastoral care supports well-being in an inclusive setting. Physical education and outdoor learning promote fitness, while arts foster creativity. Technology integration boosts digital literacy, and positive behaviour policies encourage responsibility. Environmental awareness and PSHE support personal growth, with regular assessments guiding potential.
At Aboyne Lodge, we prioritise each child's well-being with dedicated pastoral care from trained staff. Our focus on mental health and well-being includes lessons with Watford F.C’s positive minds team. We ensure a safe, inclusive environment where every child belongs. Regular PSHE education, anti-bullying policies, and peer support programmes foster positive relationships. Strong parental partnerships aid consistent care and early intervention. Our behaviour policy motivates positive actions, while free meals and sports clubs encourage healthy lifestyles. Nurture groups support social and emotional skills, and safeguarding ensures safety.
Outside the classroom, Aboyne Lodge offers a wide array of after-school clubs, including sports like football and gymnastics, creative activities such as musical theatre and choir, and language clubs in Spanish and French, praised by Ofsted as “impressive.” School trips and residential journeys enrich learning, with older pupils gaining independence through outdoor adventures. Creative arts clubs enhance artistic skills, coding clubs enhance digital literacy, and language clubs broaden cultural knowledge. Public speaking and themed school events, like Science Week, develop critical thinking and communication skills.
At Aboyne Lodge, our community thrives through active involvement and collaboration. The Parent-Teacher Association (ALSA) organises events, fundraisers, and initiatives that enhance school life. Parental engagement and volunteering opportunities. We maintain close ties with local businesses and organisations, securing sponsorship and resources. Well-attended social events like family picnics and Christmas fairs brings together a strong community spirit. ALSA provides vital support for school trips and residentials, ensuring accessibility for all children.