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Sandringham School
Outstandinggraded 07/02/2024Ages 11–181,817 pupilsDoes not apply
Sandringham School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,817 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/02/2024, Sandringham School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 64.5 and 81% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in St Albans can view Sandringham School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 07/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 865.1
Progress 8+1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths84%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB+
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 42.1
Retention97%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake6.2%
Free school meals6.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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