Stanborough SchoolLemsford Lane , Welwyn Garden City

Stanborough School, based in Welwyn Garden City, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.

Stanborough School currently has around 1261 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 18.4% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.8%). african pupils make up about 10.9% , followed by other white at 10.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .