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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TT

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,097
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.0%
Attainment 8
56.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.2%
Basics 9-5
64.6%

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
80.6%
EBacc APS
5.28
EBacc 9-5
34.3%
EBacc 9-4
50.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.77
A*-A Grades
20.0%
A*-B Grades
54.6%
AAB+ %
13.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.4. The school has around 1,097 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TT | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2021 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

What is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School's latest exam results?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School located?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL4 0TT).
How many pupils attend Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School has around 1,097 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School with other schools?
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