The Nobel School
Stevenage, SG2 0HS · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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38th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.2/10 against 891 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.6 · 64 | 30% | 1.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.0 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Nobel School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the last inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,475 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,526. 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 in raising their Progress 8 scores further? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The Nobel School
Overview
The Nobel School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils are proud to be ‘Nobelians’. Leaders have strengthened achievement through a challenging curriculum, resulting in positive national examination outcomes and high aspirations for future destinations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well planned, with subject leaders ensuring key ideas are revisited so that "new learning always builds upon what pupils have learned before."
- Pupils enjoy a "happy, safe environment" and treat each other with respect, supported by a behaviour policy that promotes "calm and respectful relationships."
- There is a "wonderful range of high-quality clubs and societies," including anime, karaoke, and Lego, with extended lunchtimes to pursue these interests.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with "expert staff" providing extra help at ‘The Bridge’ base.
- Leaders provide extensive leadership opportunities, such as class ambassadors and sixth-form mentoring, fostering a positive culture of reading and responsibility.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure staff are sufficiently trained to monitor the understanding of all pupils effectively, as some develop "gaps in their knowledge and understanding."
- Leaders must establish consistent routines for teachers and teaching assistants to share information effectively, ensuring pupils with SEND receive appropriate support in all lessons.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained, vigilant, and quick to report concerns to ensure vulnerable pupils receive timely help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.2 |
| 2025/26 | 49.0 |
| 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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