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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
887
Capacity
975
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Christian/non-denominational
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.1, this institution demonstrates solid academic performance. However, it's important to note that there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which raises concerns about foundational skills. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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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. | 10.1 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.75100, -0.34545 · AL3 4HB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117647
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Albans School rated by Ofsted?
St Albans 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 St Albans School a good school?
St Albans 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 St Albans School in GCSEs?
St Albans School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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