Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Academy converter · Sixth form
St Albans, AL4 0TT
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 18% in England
8 of 13 in St Albans
Pupils
1,134
First preferences per place
1.14
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 54.4 | 56.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 59% | 65% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 54% | 58% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.70 | 0.75 | — |
83% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Beaumont School · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- Samuel Ryder Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 20% in England
- Verulam School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Loreto College · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- Sandringham School · 1.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- St Albans Girls' School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
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The neighbourhood
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is in Colney Heath & Highfield Park (typical home £620,000, crime high).
What is Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is in the top 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.