The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.6
18.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
31.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,651
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- BEAUMONT SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Martin Atkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Links Academy
Academy · 784m away
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 939m away
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Fleetville Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Verulam School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beaumont School a selective school?
No. Beaumont School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beaumont School's Ofsted rating?
Beaumont School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaumont School?
Beaumont School currently has 1,651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaumont School take?
Beaumont School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beaumont School?
Beaumont School is in St Albans, AL4 0XB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaumont School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beaumont School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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