St George's School (Harpenden)
Harpenden, Hertfordshire County Council · AL5 4TD
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.
1,362
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,362
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18
- Location
- Harpenden, Hertfordshire County Council
Headteacher
Headteacher Andy Ford
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GCSE grade 9-7
50%
A-level A*-A
51%
A-level A*-B
76%
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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 397
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.14%
- EHC plans
- 1.91%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
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.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A large, consistently Outstanding school that suits families seeking academic ambition alongside a strong sporting tradition. The strict no-phones policy for Years 7 to 11 signals a focused, orderly school day.
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St George's School (Harpenden) 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St George's School (Harpenden) located?
St George's School (Harpenden) is located at Harpenden, AL5 4TD.
What type of school is St George's School (Harpenden)?
St George's School (Harpenden) is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend St George's School (Harpenden)?
St George's School (Harpenden) has approximately 1,362 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.