St Albans Girls’ School

Comprehensive

National rank

179

154

Rank last year

69.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

39.5%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Margaret Chapman

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,439

Head teacher

Margaret Chapman

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,439

Head teacher

Margaret Chapman

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,439

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

11.3%

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

11.3%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 143=

Grade

%

A*

17.1

A

21.5

B

31

A*/A

38.6

A*-B

69.6

GCSE 2024 rank: 231

Grade

%

A*/9/8

23.3

A/7

16.2

A*/A/9/8/7

39.5

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2013
Verdict *
Outstanding
“The headteacher, senior and middle leaders along with governors aspire for excellence in achievement, the quality of teaching and the personal development for every student. … Students in all age groups make outstanding progress and reach exceptionally high standards across a wide range of subjects. … The sixth form is outstanding. Students’ learning and aspirations are extended through partnerships with neighbouring schools and colleges. Their achievement and the quality of teaching are outstanding, and they leave the school extremely well prepared for later life.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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