Stanborough School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Lemsford Lane, AL8 6YR |
| School Website | www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1707321755 |
| URN | 137847 |
School Census
| Total | 1123 |
| Girls/Boys | 520/603 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.3%/53.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 193 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/01/2023 | Good |
| 30/04/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 30 April 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 December 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 November 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 July 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 August 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 88.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | 90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.78 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 748 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 160 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 609 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 523 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 551 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 677 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 184 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 670 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 649 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 578 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 177 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 586 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 574 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Lakeside School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lemsford Lane, , AL8 6YN
Applecroft School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Applecroft Road, , AL8 6JZ