St George's School
Harpenden, AL5 4TD · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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9th 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 184 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 9.3/10 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 | 85.3 · 96 | 46% | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.65 · 89 | 38% | 3.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.6 · 96 | 15% | 1.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.65 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 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in drama clubs, including the Whole School Play, Inter-House Drama, and Lower School Play. Art trips include visits to Tate Britain for Year 10, and Tate Modern and Florence for Year 12.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,351 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,406. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming for high attainment in arts?
What Ofsted said about St George's School
Overview
Pupils receive an "exceptional education" characterised by "academic rigour" and strong personal development. The school fosters independent learners who are "well-prepared to contribute positively to society," with staff maintaining "very high expectations" across all aspects of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with staff identifying "precise knowledge" to build understanding progressively and embedding subject-specific vocabulary effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported "highly effectively," allowing them to "achieve exceptionally well."
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with pupils being "very polite, kind, and friendly" and taking pride in looking after each other.
- Teachers possess "expert subject knowledge," check for understanding systematically, and ensure pupils have a "deep understanding" before moving on.
- The personal development programme ensures pupils develop an "extensive understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy" and are "very well prepared for life in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.2 |
| 2024/25 | 63.7 |
| 2025/26 | 65.6 |
| 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
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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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