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Sandringham School

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Sandringham School

The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

64.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

64.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2361.246.4
2023/2464.646.4
2024/2564.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.830.00
2023/24+1.060.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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 measures— 2024/25

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

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 302 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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St Albans Girls' School
1.66 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Verulam School
1.8 km away · Academy converter
Good
Heathlands School
1.82 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Beaumont School
1.84 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Oaklands College
2.21 km away · Further education

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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