What did Ofsted judge St George's School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St George's School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St George's School?

St George's School has 1,351 pupils on roll.

What are St George's School’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 65.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 43.4 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does St George's School take?

St George's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St George's School located?

St George's School is located in Harpenden, AL5 4TD, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to St George's School?

St George's 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.

Does St George's School have a religious character?

Yes — St George's School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at St George's School?

When St George's 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 — Children looked after and previously looked after children including those previously looked after outside England (see note 2); 2. Sibling in boarding at time of admission — Children who have a sibling in boarding at the school at the time of admission (see note 4); 3. Previous sibling in boarding — Children who have previously at any time had a sibling in boarding at the school (see note 4), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If there are more applications that fulfil the above criteria than spaces available, the Governors will apply a random allocation system to allocate the available places. This system will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St George's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.7% of pupils at St George's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St George's School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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St George's School

StateSecondaryChristian

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to apply

Sun Lane, AL5 4TD Website01582765477

Verified from official sources

Outstanding· our summaryMar 2025

Inspected Mar 2025

View full report

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,351

Outstanding· our summaryMar 2025

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,351

Inspected Mar 2025 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,351

102.9% of capacity (1,363 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

65.6

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Demand (Year 7)

1.4× oversubscribed

235 first choices for 170 places offered

DfE2026-27

On-site nursery

Childcare at this site

Separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym +1

Sport England Active Places

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At a Glance

In demand. Attainment 8 improving, 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Results

Improving

Attainment 8: 65.6 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

1.4x oversubscribed (Year 7, 2026-27)

72.4%

Go to university

2023-24 leavers

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Christian

Boarding

Boarding school

Sixth Form

Yes

Sixth Form Places

397 of 400 (99%)

Headteacher

Mr Andy Ford

Sixth Form Places: sixth-form pupils on roll against funded places, from the council's return to the DfE school-capacity survey (SCAP), 2024-25.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Mar 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.7% — below the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,363 pupils on roll — 102.9% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaHarpenden East · St Albans · Harpenden and Berkhamsted · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 50

Hertfordshire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total599

Top categories

Shoplifting

136 (23%)

Anti-social behaviour

108 (18%)

Other theft

88 (15%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 1,595 Hertfordshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)6

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m14

Nearest site357m

Includes5 public parks, 2 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseUnder 40 dB at the school, peaking at 60.3 dB within 100m

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 57 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,291 m²

Was band D in 2021.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2025Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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How places are decided at St George's 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 — Children looked after and previously looked after children including those previously looked after outside England (see note 2)
2Sibling in boarding at time of admission — Children who have a sibling in boarding at the school at the time of admission (see note 4)
3Previous sibling in boarding — Children who have previously at any time had a sibling in boarding at the school (see note 4)
4Children of Christian missionaries and church leaders — Children of parents working outside the UK for a recognised Christian missionary society or children of ordained ministers and leaders of recognised Christian churches in the UK or serving in parishes and church areas outside the UK. A church or other organization will be deemed to be a recognised Christian Church if it is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (website: www.ctbi.org.uk) or is in association with the Evangelical Alliance (website: www.eauk.org) or is a member of a local ecumenical group of other Christian Churches as verified by their Church leaders.

St George's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St George's School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St George's School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St George's School?: St George's School has 1,351 pupils on roll.
What are St George's School’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 65.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 43.4 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St George's School take?: St George's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St George's School located?: St George's School is located in Harpenden, AL5 4TD, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to St George's School?: St George's 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.
Does St George's School have a religious character?: Yes — St George's School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St George's School?: When St George's 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 — Children looked after and previously looked after children including those previously looked after outside England (see note 2); 2. Sibling in boarding at time of admission — Children who have a sibling in boarding at the school at the time of admission (see note 4); 3. Previous sibling in boarding — Children who have previously at any time had a sibling in boarding at the school (see note 4), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If there are more applications that fulfil the above criteria than spaces available, the Governors will apply a random allocation system to allocate the available places. This system will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

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St George's School

StateSecondaryChristian

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to apply

Sun Lane, AL5 4TD Website01582765477

Verified from official sources

Outstanding· our summaryMar 2025

Inspected Mar 2025

View full report

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,351

Outstanding· our summaryMar 2025

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,351

Inspected Mar 2025 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,351

102.9% of capacity (1,363 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

65.6

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Demand (Year 7)

1.4× oversubscribed

235 first choices for 170 places offered

DfE2026-27

On-site nursery

Childcare at this site

Separately registered — see connected settings

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym +1

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from St George's School? Claim it

Part of — 1 school.

At a Glance

In demand. Attainment 8 improving, 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Results

Improving

Attainment 8: 65.6 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

1.4x oversubscribed (Year 7, 2026-27)

72.4%

Go to university

2023-24 leavers

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Christian

Boarding

Boarding school

Sixth Form

Yes

Sixth Form Places

397 of 400 (99%)

Headteacher

Mr Andy Ford

Sixth Form Places: sixth-form pupils on roll against funded places, from the council's return to the DfE school-capacity survey (SCAP), 2024-25.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Mar 2025IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.7% — below the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,363 pupils on roll — 102.9% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaHarpenden East · St Albans · Harpenden and Berkhamsted · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 10Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 50

Hertfordshire peer median: 38 per month

12-month total599

Top categories

Shoplifting

136 (23%)

Anti-social behaviour

108 (18%)

Other theft

88 (15%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jun 2025 – May 2026 · vs 1,595 Hertfordshire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)6

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m14

Nearest site357m

Includes5 public parks, 2 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseUnder 40 dB at the school, peaking at 60.3 dB within 100m

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 57 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,291 m²

Was band D in 2021.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Mar 2025Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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St George's School

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at St George's School

St George's School: key facts

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St George's School

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

St George's School

St George's School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at St George's School

St George's School: key facts

Explore nearby

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St George's School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare