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Sandringham School

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Sandringham School

The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX

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Pupils
1,817
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.6%
Attainment 8
64.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
64.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
59.3%
Basics 9-5
83.5%

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
48.3%
EBacc APS
5.96
EBacc 9-5
42.4%
EBacc 9-4
46.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
42.11
A*-A Grades
43.7%
A*-B Grades
73.6%
AAB+ %
25.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 302 students entered

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About Sandringham School

Sandringham School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.9. The school has around 1,817 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandringham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024Outstanding
  2. Dec 2008Outstanding (predecessor: Sandringham School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandringham School

What is Sandringham School's Ofsted rating?
Sandringham School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Sandringham School's latest exam results?
Sandringham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandringham School located?
Sandringham School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL4 9NX).
How many pupils attend Sandringham School?
Sandringham School has around 1,817 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandringham School with other schools?
View Sandringham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.