St Albans Girls' School
St Albans, AL3 6DB · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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16th 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 531 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 69.4 · 90 | 46% | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.55 · 86 | 38% | 3.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.7 · 93 | 15% | 1.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Albans Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.55 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 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Debate Club, More to Life Christian Society, History Film Club, Fem Soc, Asian Heritage Club, Rotary Interact Club of St Albans, and the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme. Sports include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, and Hockey. Arts and music cover Choirs, Orchestras, Ensembles, Dance, and Synergy Flair. Trips include an assault course, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,423 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. 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.
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What Ofsted said about St Albans Girls' School
Overview
Pupils “flourish in this truly exceptional school,” benefiting from a “warm and supportive community” and an “aspirational culture” that drives impressive academic success. The inspection found that staff know pupils “incredibly well,” tailoring support to ensure high achievement within a “highly nurturing environment” where pupils thrive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “rich and varied,” with teachers demonstrating “deep passion and knowledge” and using expert strategies like quizzing to embed key knowledge.
- Pupils display “exemplary behaviour,” being “consistently respectful, polite and supportive of one another” with “remarkable focus and motivation” in lessons.
- Personal development is strong, with “excellent” careers guidance and plentiful leadership opportunities that help pupils develop “confidence and responsibility.”
- Reading is prioritised, with the school providing “high-quality support” to ensure all pupils read confidently and cultivate a “deep passion for reading.”
- Leaders maintain a “clear, values-driven vision,” ensuring “meticulous attention to detail” so every pupil benefits from the school’s work.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 56.6 |
| 2024/25 | 58.8 |
| 2025/26 | 60.7 |
| 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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