The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.8
15.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
27.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,428
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Kershaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBernards Heath Junior School
Primary · 664m away
Margaret Wix Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 755m away
Batchwood School
Special school · 779m away
Townsend Church of England School
Secondary · 863m away
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Albans Girls' School a selective school?
No. St Albans Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Albans Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
St Albans Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Albans Girls' School?
St Albans Girls' School currently has 1,428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Albans Girls' School take?
St Albans Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Albans Girls' School?
St Albans Girls' School is in St Albans, AL3 6DB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Albans Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Albans Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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