The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Nobel School is a secondary school in Stevenage for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 4th of 6 secondary schools in Stevenage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2018, report published 22 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils are proud to be 'Nobelians'. They know they must strive to achieve their best, build their characters and care for their community. They like receiving rewards and being given additional responsibilities for demonstrating these qualities. Pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. They enjoy a happy, safe environment. Teachers ensure that pupils work hard, and they have high expectations of what pupils can learn and remember. Pupils appreciate that every lesson has familiar elements, which helps them to meet these expectations. They get lots of opportunities to practise new skills and use and recall content from previous learning. Pupils attend well and move calmly and promptly to their lessons. Pupils know they can learn in lessons because they are rarely distracted by poor behaviour. If the normal high standards of behaviour slip, teachers address it quickly and effectively. On the rare occasions when bullying occurs, pupils know who they can talk to so that it is dealt with. Pupils love the wonderful range of high-quality clubs and societies that are available. They can take part in activities as diverse as anime, karaoke, Lego, and dog care. Lunchtimes have been made longer so that pupils can spend more time pursuing these interests.
What the school should improve
- Teachers have not received enough training to help them check how far every pupil has understood key learning. As a result, they do not always identify when some pupils have not understood important elements of this learning. Consequently, these pupils have gaps in their knowledge and understanding. Leaders need to ensure that staff are sufficiently trained to monitor the understanding of all pupils effectively during lessons.
- Leaders have not established consistent routines for teachers and teaching assistants to communicate effectively. As a result, teaching assistants do not always know the best way to support the learning of pupils with SEND. Leaders need to ensure that teachers and teaching assistants share information effectively so pupils with SEND develop good levels of understanding in all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
236 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
115 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,475 pupils on roll, with places for 1,526
Schools near The Nobel School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 42.4 |
| Barnwell School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 41.5 |
| Barclay Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.5 |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.9 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Ravinder Phagura
- Phone
- 01438222600
- Address
- Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HS
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117530
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.