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Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YR
Stanborough School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,200 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
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