The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Seventh Day Adventist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Seventh Day Adventist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 41%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jeanetta Liburd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stanborough Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanborough Primary School
Independent · Very close
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 362m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 712m away
Kingsway Junior School
Primary · 729m away
The Grove Academy
Primary · 787m away
Kingsway Infants' School
Primary · 808m away
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 895m away
Parkgate Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stanborough Secondary School a selective school?
No. Stanborough Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stanborough Secondary School?
Stanborough Secondary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanborough Secondary School take?
Stanborough Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Stanborough Secondary School?
Stanborough Secondary School is in Watford, WD25 9JT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanborough Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stanborough Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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