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Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.4 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,261
Capacity
1,419
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of January 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing it in the top 39% nationally. A commendable 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 75% progress to university, including 32% to top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score of 55.4 indicates that there is still room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 79% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.8%
Black African10.9%
White Other10.7%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.79036, -0.21962 · AL8 6YR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137847
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Stanborough School rated by Ofsted?
Stanborough School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023.
Is Stanborough School a good school?
Stanborough School scores 55.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 School in GCSEs?
Stanborough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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