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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.6 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,817
Capacity
1,278
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
142%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 65.1, placing it in the top 5% nationally. A strong 89% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 88% progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. The school's high LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, making it an appealing choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 65.1 | Top 5% 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%. | 89% | Top 7% 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%. | 84% | Top 5% 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%. | 48% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% 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%. | 88% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 52% | Top 20% |
Based on 239 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
White Other8.9%
Asian Chinese6.6%
Mixed Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.77076, -0.30783 · AL4 9NX
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136609
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandringham School rated by Ofsted?
Sandringham School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2024.
Is Sandringham School a good school?
Sandringham School scores 95.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Sandringham School in GCSEs?
Sandringham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.1. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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