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Townsend Church of England School

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Townsend Church of England School

High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
756
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.4%
Attainment 8
46.7
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.5%
Basics 9-5
40.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.8%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
8.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.98
A*-A Grades
9.5%
A*-B Grades
34.5%
AAB+ %
7.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 37 students entered

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About Townsend Church of England School

Townsend Church of England School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 756 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Townsend Church of England School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Townsend Church of England School

What is Townsend Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Townsend Church of England School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Townsend Church of England School's latest exam results?
Townsend Church of England School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Townsend Church of England School located?
Townsend Church of England School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL3 6DR).
How many pupils attend Townsend Church of England School?
Townsend Church of England School has around 756 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Townsend Church of England School with other schools?
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