The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 193 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,261
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- STANBOROUGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Merry John (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLakeside School
Special school · Very close
Applecroft School
Primary · 801m away
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Primary · 1.1km away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Green Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stanborough School a selective school?
No. Stanborough School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stanborough School's Ofsted rating?
Stanborough School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanborough School?
Stanborough School currently has 1,261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanborough School take?
Stanborough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stanborough School?
Stanborough School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanborough School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stanborough School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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