Beaumont School
St Albans, AL4 0XB · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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3rd of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 179 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 9.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 76.1 · 94 | 46% | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.89 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 63.0 · 94 | 15% | 1.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beaumont School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.89 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, ski trips, and the New York Drama Trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,722 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are personal development weeks structured for Year 8 and Year 9 students?
What Ofsted said about Beaumont School
Overview
Beaumont School is described as a “highly inclusive” institution where pupils “thrive” and become “exceptionally well-rounded individuals.” The report highlights that students possess “exemplary attitudes to their learning” and are “very well prepared for their next steps in their lives.” The school’s ethos of helping pupils to “enjoy and excel” permeates school life, resulting in highly positive views from parents, staff, and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “strong, broad and ambitious,” and is “exceptionally well thought through” to identify key information pupils need to know.
- Teachers demonstrate “strong subject and teaching knowledge,” using clear scaffolding to help pupils, including those with SEND, move forward in their learning with confidence.
- Pupils behave with “maturity” and feel “empowered to play a role in maintaining the school’s high standards of behaviour.”
- There is a “rich and well-considered wider development offer,” including leadership opportunities, charity events, and residential trips that enhance resilience and independence.
- Sixth-form provision is effective, with new students quickly feeling like “valued members of the school” and being well-prepared for university or apprenticeships.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that while attendance levels are high, leaders must continue to work closely with families of pupils who are “persistently absent” to ensure they attend school more frequently.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.0 |
| 2024/25 | 62.6 |
| 2025/26 | 63.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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