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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,097
Capacity
1,056
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 83% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 81% and a solid university progression rate of 67% further highlight the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, supported by a high LocaleIQ score, although specific details on student well-being and extracurricular offerings are limited.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality 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. | 56.4 | Top 12% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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%. | 51% | Top 11% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 39 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.5%
White Other23.2%
Black African13.1%
White Irish5.0%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.74749, -0.28881 · AL4 0TT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137938
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School a good school?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School scores 90.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School in GCSEs?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.4. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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