Townsend Church of England School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in St Albans, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Townsend Church of England School has a Progress 8 score of +0.14 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, 68% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 23.6%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.3%.
After leaving Townsend Church of England School, student destinations include 55% going on to university and 9% entering apprenticeships.
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Townsend Church of England School has a Progress 8 score of +0.14, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
68% of students at Townsend Church of England School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Townsend Church of England School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Townsend Church of England School has an overall absence rate of 12.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Townsend Church of England School is 23.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Townsend Church of England School, 55% go on to university and 9% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Townsend Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Townsend Church of England School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Townsend Church of England School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
27/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
11/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.