Is St Albans Girls' School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 26 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Albans Girls' School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Albans Girls' School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 60.7 (England: 46.2). 69.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Albans Girls' School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Albans Girls' School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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St Albans Girls' School

Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6DB

Local ranking14th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1450

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 26 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 60.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 69.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 83.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 232

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Higher education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 11.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

39.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

127

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 19.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.3
16-18 Cohort: 240

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1428
Girls: 1423 (100%)
Capacity: 1450 (98% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 11.9%
EAL: 21.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 13.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 87.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,509/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.5%
White Other: 8.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.7%
Asian Chinese: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Asian Pakistani: 3.7%
Asian Other: 3.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.6%

56.5%

White British

8.5%

White Other

4.7%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01727853134

admin@stags.aetrust.uk

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Sandridgebury Lane

St Albans, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 137339
UKPRN: 10035080
Establishment No.: 4083
Trust: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST

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