Sandringham School Catchment Area
Sandringham School is a academy converter secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1817 pupils, and a capacity of 1278 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,817
Pupils
1,278
Capacity
142%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Sandringham School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sandringham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Sandringham School — School Information
- Full address
- The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 7.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136609
Other Secondary Schools in St Albans
If Sandringham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.
Townsend Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · AL3 6DR
Verulam School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL1 4PR
St Albans Girls' School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL3 6DB
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL4 0TT
The Marlborough Science Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL1 2QA
Loreto College Catchment Area
Academy converter · AL1 3RQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sandringham School
Is Sandringham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sandringham School currently has 1817 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1278 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sandringham School? ▾
Admission to Sandringham School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sandringham School cover? ▾
Sandringham School is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sandringham School? ▾
Sandringham School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.