Sandringham School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Ridgeway St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9NX |
| Phone | 01727799560 |
| Reference Number | 136609 |
Sandringham School has been recognized as outstanding in all key areas during its recent inspection, marking its first assessment under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school has effectively maintained high expectations and provided exceptional educational opportunities, contributing to pupils' excellent achievements in national assessments. The curriculum is well-structured and carefully planned, fostering an environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. The school's commitment to personal and academic development, particularly through its sixth form provision, equips students for future success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1817 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.77%
Girls: 46.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 104 | 243 |
| 8 | 134 | 108 | 242 |
| 9 | 132 | 110 | 242 |
| 10 | 122 | 120 | 242 |
| 11 | 138 | 99 | 237 |
| 12 | 150 | 169 | 319 |
| 13 | 162 | 129 | 291 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.3% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Sandringham School | |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional opportunities for pupil development.
- High standards of work and achievement in national assessments.
- Well-planned and expertly delivered curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the curriculum effectively.
- Positive learning environment fostering engagement and collaboration.
- Comprehensive careers programme linking students with employment opportunities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 65.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 83.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 88.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 42.17 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.45 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 25.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 273 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 209 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Downes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT |
0.16 miles |
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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Downes Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT |
0.16 miles |
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS |
0.3 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hazelmere Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RW |
0.38 miles |
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Sandridge School
Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EB |
0.85 miles |
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Bernards Heath Junior School
Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP |
0.97 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA |
1 miles |
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Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
154 Sandridge Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4AP |
1.03 miles |
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Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Royal Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LX |
1.26 miles |
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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RL |
1.34 miles |
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Fleetville Junior School
228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LW |
1.37 miles |
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Maple Primary School
Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SW |
1.46 miles |
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Margaret Wix Primary School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL |
1.48 miles |
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St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Cecil Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5EG |
1.53 miles |
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Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR |
1.6 miles |
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Camp Primary and Nursery School
Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PG |
1.66 miles |
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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NL |
1.71 miles |
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Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ |
1.83 miles |
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Cunningham Hill Infant School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ |
1.83 miles |
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Windermere Primary School
Windermere Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QP |
1.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
1.03 miles |
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Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
1.12 miles |
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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
1.13 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
1.14 miles |
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Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
1.37 miles |
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St Albans High School for Girls
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1.42 miles |
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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
1.43 miles |
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Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
1.52 miles |
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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
1.55 miles |
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT |
1.8 miles |
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St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
1.87 miles |
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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
2.11 miles |
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Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR |
2.21 miles |
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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
2.63 miles |
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The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA |
2.85 miles |
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Watling View School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU |
2.86 miles |
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL |
3.58 miles |
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Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH |
3.75 miles |
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Onslow St Audrey's School
Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB |
3.8 miles |
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Lakeside School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YN |
3.91 miles |