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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9JT, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
70
Capacity
170
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
41%
Faith
Seventh Day Adventist
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 62% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, only 29% of students are entering the EBacc, which may indicate a more limited focus on a broad curriculum. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment, but should consider the relatively small pupil population of 70 when evaluating social dynamics and extracurricular opportunities.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 62% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 38% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 29% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | No UK data |
Location
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51.68594, -0.39655 · WD25 9JT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117640
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.spsch.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Stanborough Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Stanborough Secondary School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Stanborough Secondary School a good school?
Stanborough Secondary School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Stanborough Secondary School in GCSEs?
Stanborough Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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