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Sir Graham Balfour High School

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Sir Graham Balfour High School

North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR

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Pupils
998
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.4%
Attainment 8
44.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.6%
Basics 9-5
37.6%

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
36.4%
EBacc APS
4.06
EBacc 9-5
25.4%
EBacc 9-4
31.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.12
A*-A Grades
23.3%
A*-B Grades
50.5%
AAB+ %
6.1%

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 38 students entered

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About Sir Graham Balfour High School

Sir Graham Balfour High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. The school has around 998 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir Graham Balfour High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2014 — Good (predecessor: Sir Graham Balfour High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir Graham Balfour High School

What is Sir Graham Balfour High School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Graham Balfour High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Sir Graham Balfour High School's latest exam results?
Sir Graham Balfour High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir Graham Balfour High School located?
Sir Graham Balfour High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire (ST16 1NR).
How many pupils attend Sir Graham Balfour High School?
Sir Graham Balfour High School has around 998 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir Graham Balfour High School with other schools?
View Sir Graham Balfour High 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 Staffordshire.