Best 3 Secondary schools in St Albans – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Sandringham School (Secondary) in St Albans; Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (Secondary) in St Albans; Roundwood Park School (Secondary) in Harpenden — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sandringham School, Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School and Roundwood Park School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around St Albans, Hertfordshire and Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Sandringham School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Sandringham School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST and The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Sandringham School AL4 9NX	Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School AL4 0TT	Roundwood Park School AL5 3AE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9NX	St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 0TT	Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AE
Latest Ofsted	1 21 Mar 2024	1 18 Jan 2024	1 15 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1278	1056	1179
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST	The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk	www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk	www.roundwoodpark.co.uk
Telephone	01727799560	01727860079	01582765344
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Sandringham School

AL4 9NX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 9NX
Ofsted: 1 21 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01727799560

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

AL4 0TT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0TT
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
Website: www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk
Telephone: 01727860079

Roundwood Park School

AL5 3AE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 3AE
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.roundwoodpark.co.uk
Telephone: 01582765344

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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