Sandringham School

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About Sandringham School


Name Sandringham School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mr Alan Gray
Address The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
Phone Number 01727799560
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 1673 (54.6% boys 45.4% girls)
Number of Pupils per Teacher 18.5
Academy Sponsor Alban Academies Trust
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection
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Description of the school

This is a larger than average comprehensive school, with a large and growing sixth form. The school, which is popular and over-subscribed, is situated in an area of relative social and economic advantage to the north of the city.

Students start the school with standards that are generally a little above average. The proportion with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or a statement of special educational needs is below average. The majority of students are of White British heritage and speak English as their first language.

The school, which was first awarded specialist arts status in 2003, was re-designated as a specialist arts school in 2007. It was awarded a second subjec...t specialism in science in April 2008 as a High Performing Specialist School. It was awarded International School status in July 2008.

It offers both traditional A levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form. The sixth form is part of a consortium through its partnership with Beaumont and Verulam, two other local schools. Separate inspection teams coordinated by HMI inspected all three schools and their respective sixth forms simultaneously.

The school is a Leading Edge school in recognition of its good practice. It is an accredited initial teacher training provider and supports the training of graduate teachers. The school also provides effective assistance to local schools that are facing challenging circumstances.

The school achieved Sportsmark and its third Artsmark Gold award in 2008. It has achieved the Hertfordshire Self Evaluation Accreditation award and attained the Financial Management Standards in Schools. Extended Services provision for students and the community was graded as outstanding in 2006.

Key for inspection grades Grade 1 Outstanding Grade 2 Good Grade 3 Satisfactory Grade 4 Inadequate
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