What did Ofsted judge Sandringham School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Sandringham School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sandringham School?

Sandringham School has 1,777 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sandringham School take?

Sandringham School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Sandringham School located?

Sandringham School is located in St Albans, AL4 9NX, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to Sandringham School?

Sandringham School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Sandringham School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Sandringham School was 0.63 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Sandringham School?

When Sandringham School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a compelling medical reason for attending the school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the school at the time of application where there is a reasonable expectation that the sibling will continue to be attending the school at the start of the new academic year, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place, with the lowest number given priority. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sandringham School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.9% of pupils at Sandringham School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Sandringham School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Sandringham School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after and previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Medical — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a compelling medical reason for attending the school.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the school at the time of application where there is a reasonable expectation that the sibling will continue to be attending the school at the start of the new academic year.
4Children of staff
5Distance — Children who live nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: When there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place, with the lowest number given priority. This process will be independently verified.

Children with an EHC Plan naming the school must be admitted and will count towards admission numbers. Twins/multiple births: school will admit over PAN when one twin/multiple birth child is allocated and the other twin/multiple birth has applied but not been allocated.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sandringham School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sandringham School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sandringham School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sandringham School?: Sandringham School has 1,777 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sandringham School take?: Sandringham School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sandringham School located?: Sandringham School is located in St Albans, AL4 9NX, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Sandringham School?: Sandringham School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Sandringham School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Sandringham School was 0.63 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sandringham School?: When Sandringham School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a compelling medical reason for attending the school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the school at the time of application where there is a reasonable expectation that the sibling will continue to be attending the school at the start of the new academic year, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place, with the lowest number given priority. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sandringham School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.9% of pupils at Sandringham School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Sandringham School, year by year →

How places are decided at Sandringham School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after and previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Medical — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a compelling medical reason for attending the school.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the school at the time of application where there is a reasonable expectation that the sibling will continue to be attending the school at the start of the new academic year.
4Children of staff
5Distance — Children who live nearest to the school.

Sandringham School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sandringham School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sandringham School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sandringham School?: Sandringham School has 1,777 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sandringham School take?: Sandringham School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sandringham School located?: Sandringham School is located in St Albans, AL4 9NX, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Sandringham School?: Sandringham School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Sandringham School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Sandringham School was 0.63 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sandringham School?: When Sandringham School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a compelling medical reason for attending the school; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already at the school at the time of application where there is a reasonable expectation that the sibling will continue to be attending the school at the start of the new academic year, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place, with the lowest number given priority. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sandringham School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.9% of pupils at Sandringham School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

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Barracudas

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Good

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Met

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