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Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.1 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
756
Capacity
853
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 45% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 62% progress to university, though only 7% reach top-third institutions. While the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 47% of schools, the EBacc entry rate of 17% indicates room for growth in encouraging broader academic engagement.
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Last inspected: 16 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.7 | Top 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.3%
Black African12.8%
White Other9.0%
Black Caribbean4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.77393, -0.34296 · AL3 6DR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117555
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.townsend.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Townsend Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Townsend Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 December 2014.
Is Townsend Church of England School a good school?
Townsend Church of England School scores 47.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Townsend Church of England School in GCSEs?
Townsend Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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