The Nobel SchoolMobbsbury Way , Stevenage

The Nobel School, based in Stevenage, provides secondary education, 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.

The Nobel School currently has around 1490 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.7%).

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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .