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Stanborough School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Merry John

corporate_fareSTANBOROUGH SCHOOL

location_onWelwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR

language Visit Website phone 1707321755

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,123

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Attainment 8

47.9

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GCSE Rank

#49 in Hertfordshire

#1,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Stanborough School is a Academy converter secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Stanborough School is an academy converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of STANBOROUGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,261 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing the school #49 in Hertfordshire and #1,228 of 3,216 nationally. 52.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 56.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

52.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.4%

Entering EBacc78.80%

EBacc APS4.54

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88.30%

EBacc APS4.43

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS4.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93%

EBacc APS4.78

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.77

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.4%

Achieving A*–A25.2%

Achieving A*–B56.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.8%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate87.50%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 January 2023

Inspection Report

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30 April 2019

Inspection Report

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10 December 2014

Inspection Report

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27 November 2013

Inspection Report

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11 July 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-18

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-04-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-12-10

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(44 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,261 pupils. During this period, there were 60 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,261	60	4.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,260	46	3.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,207	60	5.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,204	47	3.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,210	87	7.2%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,137	65	5.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,123	48	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,109	36	3.2%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,102	71	6.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,103	43	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,092	57	5.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,053	32	3.0%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,060	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,065	32	3.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,094	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,094	44	4.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,101	81	7.4%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,084	86	7.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,082	71	6.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,101	63	5.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,087	40	3.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,092	33	3.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,099	62	5.6%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,067	97	9.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,068	49	4.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,072	92	8.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 73 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree59%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree63%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree22%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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