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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.1 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,651
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 62.6, which places it in the top 6% nationally. An impressive 88% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. Additionally, high parent satisfaction at 96% indicates strong community support, making it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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. | 62.6 | Top 6% 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 74% | Top 7% 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%. | 86% | Top 3% 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%. | 71% | Top 3% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 46% | Top 20% |
Based on 237 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (442 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.6%
White Other7.9%
Asian Chinese7.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.1%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.75515, -0.29921 · AL4 0XB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138286
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beaumontschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Beaumont School rated by Ofsted?
Beaumont School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Beaumont School a good school?
Beaumont School scores 97.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beaumont School?
Based on 442 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beaumont School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beaumont School in GCSEs?
Beaumont School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.6. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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