St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Albans Girls' School is a secondary school in St Albans for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 9 secondary schools in St Albans. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Pupils flourish in this truly exceptional school. From the moment they join 'STAGS', pupils are welcomed into a warm and supportive community. They delight in the array of enrichment opportunities, including singing in the choir, staying active with netball or learning sign language in the inspiring 'sign choir'. Pupils care for others and celebrate acts of kindness. They demonstrate commitment to their community by organising or supporting numerous charity events, including a recent colour run. This active engagement in school life fosters a deep sense of belonging and pride in the pupils. The school sets no limit on what pupils can achieve. This aspirational culture leads pupils to impressive academic success at all stages of their education. Pupils are inspired by their teachers' passion for their subjects. This helps to create a deep love of learning in pupils. Staff know their pupils incredibly well. They tailor the support they give precisely to ensure pupils achieve highly. Throughout the school, pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour. Their conduct reflects the school's ethos of respect and excellence. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' well-being. Pupils benefit from this highly nurturing environment where they thrive.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
234 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
127 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,423 pupils on roll, with places for 1,450
Schools near St Albans Girls' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Church of England School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| St Albans High School for Girls | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 48.5 |
| Sandringham School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.1 |
| Loreto College | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.3 |
| Verulam School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Kershaw
- Phone
- 01727853134
- Address
- Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6DB
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 137339
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.