The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (142% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.1
21.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
84%
41.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 151 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,817
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alan Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWheatfields Junior Mixed School
Primary · Very close
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 489m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 613m away
Sandridge School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bernards Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sandringham School a selective school?
No. Sandringham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandringham School's Ofsted rating?
Sandringham School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandringham School?
Sandringham School currently has 1,817 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandringham School take?
Sandringham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandringham School?
Sandringham School is in St Albans, AL4 9NX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandringham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sandringham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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