Townsend Church of England School
URN: 117555 • St Albans AL3 6DR
Overview
- Name
- Townsend Church of England School
- URN
- 117555
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Flack (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727853047
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Oaks, St Albans AL3 6DR
Summary
Townsend Church of England School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire. With a current enrolment of 756 pupils, the school has a capacity for 853 students, reflecting a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school’s ethos is rooted in its Christian foundation, promoting values such as respect, integrity, and community engagement.
The curriculum at Townsend is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal development. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, offering various extracurricular activities that enhance students' social skills and personal interests. Additionally, Townsend provides support for students eligible for free school meals, with 24.4% of the student body benefiting from this provision.
Located in a vibrant community, Townsend Church of England School fosters strong relationships with parents and local organisations, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Townsend is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal development. The school prioritises a holistic approach to education, offering various extracurricular activities that enhance students' social skills and personal interests. Additionally, Townsend provides support for students eligible for free school meals, with 24.4% of the student body benefiting from this provision.
Located in a vibrant community, Townsend Church of England School fosters strong relationships with parents and local organisations, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Admissions (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- Friends of Townsend (PTA) (sen)
- Policies (sen)
- School Policies (sen)
- Term Dates & Calendar (sen)
- Townsend School Chapel Fundraising (sen)
- Townsend St Albans Music School (sen)
- Travelling to Townsend (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Beaumont School (81.4)
- Sandringham School (81.0)
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (74.9)
- Sandringham School (70.2)
- St Albans Girls' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 853
- Pupils
- 756
- Boys
- 397
- Girls
- 359
- FSM %
- 24.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 756 | 397 | 359 | 853 | 24.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 779 | 416 | 363 | 853 | 22.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 764 | 419 | 345 | 853 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 764 | 419 | 345 | 853 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 746 | 403 | 343 | 853 | 17.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 682 | 365 | 317 | 853 | 15.70 |
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