The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,490
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Ravinder Phagura (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Nobel School a selective school?
No. The Nobel School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Nobel School's Ofsted rating?
The Nobel School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Nobel School?
The Nobel School currently has 1,490 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Nobel School take?
The Nobel School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Nobel School?
The Nobel School is in Stevenage, SG2 0HS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Nobel School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Nobel School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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