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St Albans Girls' School
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress across all subjects, achieving exceptionally high standards.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� attitudes to learning, behaviour, and all aspects of school life are exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training for teachers and leaders has played a major part in raising standards.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are supported through coaching, learning from best practice, and training.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are highly skilled with consistently high expectations for learning and behaviour.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school鈥檚 work.
Communication: The school communicates well with parents, with virtually all recommending it to others.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and satisfied with all aspects of the school鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders thoroughly check all aspects of the school鈥檚 work and address any identified shortcomings speedily.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High-quality training and consistent checking have significantly raised standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students have a well-developed and mature understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, with attendance consistently above average.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students value and thrive on the many opportunities to take on responsibility and the exciting range of enrichment activities on offer.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form is outstanding, with students extremely well prepared for later life.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff effectively plan work and activities that cater to individual needs, ensuring all groups of students make outstanding progress.
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St Albans Girls' School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1439 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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No matter what their goals may be, STAGS Sixth Form's main goal is to motivate and equip pupils for life following A Levels. to uphold our extremely high academic standards and to help every student to reach his or her full potential. to guarantee that each student is enrolled in a course of study that is suitable for their unique abilities and requirements. to offer all required advice for enrollment in universities, higher education institutions, apprenticeship programmes, or employment. To promote and offer chances for each student to participate fully and actively in STAGS Sixth Form life and to contribute to the many leadership opportunities available in the school. "The teachers actually care about us and want us to succeed. Pastoral support for the sixth form is excellent. There are always people available to chat to, "Head Student." Both within and outside of the classroom, the environment is encouraging and provides me with what I need to perform at my best "house leader
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
A
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.60% | - | 15.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 65% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 58% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.09 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 5 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% 7 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% 6 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.96 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 2 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 1 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% 12 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.95 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.99 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.31 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.60% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 108 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.14 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.78 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.06 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.08 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.6% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.58 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.81 1 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.1% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.51 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.56 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.4% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Albans Girls' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
