Stanborough School
URN: 137847 • Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YR
Overview
- Name
- Stanborough School
- URN
- 137847
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- STANBOROUGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Merry John (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707321755
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YR
Summary
Stanborough School is a mixed secondary academy located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,261 students and a capacity of 1,419. As a Specialist Maths and Computing Academy, the school places a strong emphasis on these subjects, aiming to provide students with a robust foundation in both areas. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.
The curriculum at Stanborough School is designed to challenge and engage students, with a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available. The school actively promotes personal development through initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various enrichment activities. Additionally, the school utilises modern technology and resources to enhance learning experiences, including platforms like ClassCharts and Arbor for homework and communication.
With a Free School Meals percentage of 18.40%, Stanborough School is dedicated to supporting all students, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to succeed. The school community is encouraged to participate in events such as open mornings and parents' evenings, fostering strong relationships between families and staff. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Stanborough School is designed to challenge and engage students, with a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities available. The school actively promotes personal development through initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various enrichment activities. Additionally, the school utilises modern technology and resources to enhance learning experiences, including platforms like ClassCharts and Arbor for homework and communication.
With a Free School Meals percentage of 18.40%, Stanborough School is dedicated to supporting all students, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to succeed. The school community is encouraged to participate in events such as open mornings and parents' evenings, fostering strong relationships between families and staff. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Homework Calendar (calendar)
- Florence trip 13th – 16th July 2026 Year 9 (download)
- Hello Yellow 10th October 2025 (download)
- London Autumn 2025 Fair Year 12 (download)
- PGL letter 6-8th July 2026, Year 7 (download)
- Trip to Switzerland (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Monk's Walk School (59.4)
- Sir Frederic Osborn School (51.1)
- Ridgeway Academy (45.2)
- Monk's Walk School (45.2)
- Stanborough School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- STANBOROUGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1419
- Pupils
- 1261
- Boys
- 666
- Girls
- 595
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1261 | 666 | 595 | 1419 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1204 | 653 | 551 | 1124 | 17.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1103 | 599 | 504 | 1124 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1103 | 599 | 504 | 1124 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1060 | 579 | 481 | 1124 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1094 | 602 | 492 | 1124 | 14.30 |
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