The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts, AL4 9NX |
Ofsted: ‘Outstanding’
Sandringham School was inspected in February 2024 as part of the routine inspection of Outstanding Schools in England. We were last inspected in October 2008, and are delighted that Ofsted continues to determine that Sandringham meets the Outstanding Criteria in all categories.
We are delighted with the outcome which recognises the extremely high standards of learning and teaching across the school. The inspectors also commented on the outstanding relationships seen and the wonderful atmosphere for learning at Sandringham. This continues as a theme from 2008 and confirms the powerful culture for learning that permeates the school.
The inspection team identified that:
‘The school has a superbly designed curriculum. Each stage of learning is precisely planned. This ensures that pupils build a rich understanding of their subjects and remember what they study.’
They commented on:
‘The school’s ‘super curriculum’, enrichment and extra-curricular programmes provide pupils opportunities to engage with the fullness of life. This is evident in the exceptional way pupils can discuss complex global issues. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, learn the importance of respecting the lifestyles and beliefs of others. They show sensitivity when discussing controversial contemporary issues.’
and went on to say that
‘Leaders, including governors and trustees, have the confidence of parents, staff and pupils. Stakeholders are proud of and appreciate the exceptional quality of provision at the school.‘
The inspection team also commented on the exemplary behaviour and conduct of students and recognised that:
‘Pupils flourish at school. In collaboration with their peers, pupils live up to the very high expectations set by the school. Pupils are well prepared to build enriching and successful futures for themselves. They are also enabled with the drive and abilities needed to make impressive positive contributions to society.’
And concluded;
‘Pupils enjoy learning alongside their peers. They work hard and thrive in the positive learning environment, demonstrating the school’s values of kindness and humility. Equipped with well-developed social and academic skills, pupils willingly and capably help each other when faced with tricky aspects of their studies.’
We monitor closely the standard of our provision, how happy children are and the quality of student outcomes with the aim of exceeding the Ofsted outstanding criteria in everything that we do.
The Alban Federation (Initial Teacher Training provider) was inspected in June 2021 which was graded Good under the new framework.
PDF versions of our Ofsted inspection reports are available below.
Ofsted Inspection Full – February 2024
Alban Federation Inspection Report – June 2021
Ofsted Inspection of Alban Federation ITT provision – November 2012
Ofsted Inspection of Science – December 2011
Ofsted Inspection full – December 2008
