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St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.4 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,362
Capacity
1,406
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school boasts impressive GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 63.7, placing it in the top 6% nationally. A remarkable 90% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 93% progress to university, with 66% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support system.
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Last inspected: 11 March 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. | 63.7 | 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%. | 90% | Top 6% 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%. | 77% | Top 6% 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%. | 27% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% 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%. | 93% | 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%. | 66% | Top 20% |
Based on 187 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (477 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School supports development
90%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Black African8.7%
White Other6.8%
Asian Chinese4.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Irish2.0%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.82235, -0.35367 · AL5 4TD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138356
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's School rated by Ofsted?
St George's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is St George's School a good school?
St George's School scores 97.4/100 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 St George's School?
Based on 477 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St George's School in GCSEs?
St George's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.7. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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