Best 3 Secondary schools in Welwyn Hatfield – comparison

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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: Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (Secondary) in Hatfield; Onslow St Audrey's School (Secondary) in Hatfield; Stanborough School (Secondary) in Welwyn Garden City — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, Onslow St Audrey's School and Stanborough School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Hatfield, Hertfordshire and Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School), published Mar 2016. The lowest is 2 (Onslow St Audrey's School), published Feb 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Onslow St Audrey's School (Feb 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the Danes Educational Trust trust.

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Attribute	Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School AL10 8NL	Onslow St Audrey's School AL10 8AB	Stanborough School AL8 6YR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8NL	Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AB	Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6YR
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Mar 2016	2 14 Feb 2024	2 6 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1003	750	1419
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Danes Educational Trust	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.bishophatfield.herts.sch.uk	www.onslow.herts.sch.uk	www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01707275331	01707264228	01707321755
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School

AL10 8NL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 8NL
Ofsted: 1 4 Mar 2016
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.bishophatfield.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01707275331

Onslow St Audrey's School

AL10 8AB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 8AB
Ofsted: 2 14 Feb 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Danes Educational Trust
Website: www.onslow.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01707264228

Stanborough School

AL8 6YR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6YR
Ofsted: 2 6 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01707321755

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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