Located in Welwyn Garden City, Sir Frederic Osborn School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sir Frederic Osborn School currently has around 607 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jed Whelan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117525 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1226 |
| Number of Pupils: | 607 |
| Number of Boys: | 335 |
| Number of Girls: | 272 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watchlytes Primary School Watchlytes , AL7 2AZ | 1out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springmead Primary School Hillyfields , AL7 2HB | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.