St Albans Girls' School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,428 pupils

Sandridgebury Lane, AL3 6DBWebsite01727853134

Inspected1,428 pupilsAges 11–18

Girls

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,428

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,428

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Capacity

1,428 / 1,450 (98%)

Head Teacher

Mr Paul Kershaw

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 58.8

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

7.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.4%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.0%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty81 pupils (42%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health53 pupils (27%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder25 pupils (13%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment4 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)87

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)45

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,428

Free school meals9.8%

English as additional language21.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British55.5%

White Other8.3%

Chinese4.6%

Bangladeshi4.6%

Mixed Other3.9%

Asian Other3.6%

Pakistani3.6%

Mixed White & Asian3.6%

Black African3.4%

Indian2.5%

Unclassified1.9%

Other1.5%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

Black Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

302 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 7Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingCONGREGATIONAL CHURCHGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

97.0%

to education

Sixth Form72.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET1.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,921

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,679 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,871

Support staff£492

Premises£105

Energy£166

Learning resources£433

Income per pupil£7,309

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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