Stanborough School is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, 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 .
| Address: | Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR |
| Website: | http://www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01707321755 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Merry John |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137847 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1419 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1261 |
| Number of Boys: | 666 |
| Number of Girls: | 595 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.80% | 729 |
| African | 10.90% | 138 |
| Other White | 10.70% | 135 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 36 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 24 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 14 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Lemsford Village , AL8 7TR | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Academy Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.