Stanborough Secondary School
Watford, Hertfordshire, East of England · WD25 9JT
A small Seventh Day Adventist school in Watford, Stanborough Secondary educates around 70 pupils across the 11-16 age range, making it one of the more intimate independent settings in Hertfordshire. The faith ethos sits at the heart of school life, and its modest size allows close attention to each child. Inspectors from the ISI judged the school 'sound' overall, while rating pupils' personal development as 'excellent' and confirming that compliance requirements were met.
70
Pupils
sound
ISI
£11,613
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Pupils
- 70
- Location
- Watford, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.spsch.org
- Telephone
- 01923 673268
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Jeanetta Liburd
Latest results
Attainment 8
44.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
38%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes sit somewhat below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 44.1, against a national average of 46.9, and 38% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The school offers GCSE qualifications and finishes at 16, so families should plan separately for post-16 study. The small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to individual pupils.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,836 - £11,613
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £16,893 - £19,143
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- sound
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
The last word
A tight-knit, faith-centred school where personal development is a clear strength; best suited to families who value pastoral care and a Seventh Day Adventist ethos over headline league-table results.
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Stanborough Secondary School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stanborough Secondary School located?
Stanborough Secondary School is located at Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT.
What type of school is Stanborough Secondary School?
Stanborough Secondary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Stanborough Secondary School?
Stanborough Secondary School has approximately 70 pupils on roll.
What is Stanborough Secondary School's inspection rating?
Stanborough Secondary School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "sound" at its inspection on 20 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.