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Stanborough School
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- Welwyn Hatfield AL8 6YR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and meet high ambitions expected of them.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, but a small number sometimes behave poorly when unsupervised.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers present subject matter clearly and promote appropriate discussion.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers check what pupils know and adapt their teaching as necessary to meet needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers support pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum; some struggle with consistency across subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school communicates with parents through various means, ensuring they are informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are happy and satisfied with the school's performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure staff help pupils resolve any issues they have.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to be academically ambitious, improving since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils receive help to resolve any issues of bullying when they rarely occur.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to identify risk and recognize harmful behaviors through a well-planned programme.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the diverse range of extracurricular opportunities including robotics club and international trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from a balance of academic responsibilities and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils get individual career guidance from Year 7 to Year 13, including support with university applications in the sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form provides a consortium arrangement allowing students to study a wide range of courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs accurately identified and receive tailored support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils now enter subjects that make up the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and study a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Stanborough School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1204 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our robust pastoral and house systems, which support our inclusive and community-based culture and enable every student to reach their full potential, provide additional support. Together, students and faculty celebrate accomplishments in the performing arts, sports, and STEM fields as well as academic excellence. We provide students with the chance to study a variety of disciplines that help them discover their unique abilities while upholding our reputation for academic quality. Our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, which include specialised IT and technology suites, a fully equipped sports hall and dance studio, and well-resourced science laboratories, facilitate these topics, such as computing and engineering. A wide variety of courses are available in our high-achieving sixth form to help students get ready for university life and the working world. All children achieve academic brilliance thanks to the excellent enrichment programme and high levels of individualised support.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 48% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.10% | - | 17.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 5 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 12 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 5 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 6 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 2 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 7 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 3 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.79 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.87 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.10% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.96 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.28 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.2% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.81 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.61 2 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.2% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 60 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.03 3 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.20 1 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.84 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.94 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stanborough School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
