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Secondary schools in and near AL8

All 4 secondary schools in AL8, and the nearest just outside.

4 schools in AL8

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  1. Stanborough School

    Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the England average.

    252 first choices, 234 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1649.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.5%
    Pupils
    1,287
    Pupils per teacher
    16.2
    View school Stanborough School
  2. Monk's Walk School

    Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7NL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    228 first choices, 221 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.9

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.3%
    Pupils
    1,440
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Monk's Walk School
  3. Knightsfield School

    Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    8.7%
    Pupils
    65
    Pupils per teacher
    5.6
    View school Knightsfield School
  4. Lakeside School

    Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.7%
    Pupils
    115
    Pupils per teacher
    8.5
    View school Lakeside School

Just outside AL8

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of AL8.

  1. Ridgeway Academy

    1.5 miles from AL8 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the England average.

    99 first choices, 168 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1637.4

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.5%
    Pupils
    875
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Ridgeway Academy
The big picture

How AL8's secondary schools spread out

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Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

AL8 average 8.0%Stanborough School: 5.5%Monk's Walk School: 7.3%Knightsfield School: 8.7%Lakeside School: 10.7%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in AL8
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Four things worth knowing in AL8

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in AL8, explained

There are 4 secondary schools in AL8. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 special schools.

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How many secondary schools are in AL8?
There are 4 secondary schools in AL8, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in AL8?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in AL8 on Eduscope are Stanborough School and Monk's Walk School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in AL8 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in AL8?
When choosing a secondary school in AL8, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 4 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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