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Stanborough School

State school · Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,261 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,261 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Merry John

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 17 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Applecroft School 13 %
Creswick Primary & Nursery School 12 %
Green Lanes Primary School 9 %
Holwell Primary School 9 %
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School 8 %
The Ryde School 6 %
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 5 %
Howe Dell Primary School 4 %
Watchlytes Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Peartree Primary School 3 %
Birchwood Avenue Primary School 3 %
Springmead Primary School 2 %
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford 2 %
Hatfield Community Free School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
79%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.4%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.58
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
78
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,261
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Lemsford Lane
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6YR
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Telephone: 01707 321755

Email: admin@stanborough.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Stanborough School Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
1,261 Pupil numbers
18.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
18 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
48.4%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.50
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.18 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21.2%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.58
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 11 B
Physics GCE A level 11 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics GCE A level 20 A
History GCE A level 13 B
Economics GCE A level 7 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 B
Biology GCE A level 9 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Stanborough School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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