St George's School (Harpenden)
School summary
St George's School in Harpenden carries an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every area inspected, from quality of education and behaviour to its sizeable sixth form. A large, mixed Christian school of around 1,362 pupils, it admits at 11+ and runs a busy sixth form of nearly 400. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 18 and a relatively modest 5 per cent of pupils on SEN support, it offers a settled, academically focused environment under headteacher Andy Ford.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
50%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
51%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
76%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit at a strong level: half of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 51 per cent achieve A*-A with more than three-quarters at A*-B. The curriculum is broad, offering GCSE, A-level and BTEC routes, with French, German and Spanish all taught. Popular sixth-form choices lean towards the sciences, mathematics and humanities such as Geography, History, Economics and Government and Politics.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headteacher · Andy Ford
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 397
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby and lacrosse are the leading sports, giving the school a recognisable sporting identity. Creative options also feature strongly at GCSE, with Art & Design (Fine Art) and Design & Technology among the popular choices.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.14%
- EHC plans
- 1.91%
Mobile phone policy
Year 7-11: No phones allowed during the school day. Confiscation on sight. Sixth form are allowed devices in sixth form areas.
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St George's School (Harpenden) 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.