Townsend Church of England School
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
St Albans, AL3 6DR
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
12 of 13 in St Albans
Pupils
746
First preferences per place
0.48
2026/27
Absence
11.5%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 48.2 | 46.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 51% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 52% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.10 | 0.14 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Albans Girls' School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- Sandringham School · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- Loreto College · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- Verulam School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Beaumont School · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- The Marlborough Science Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
Best secondary schools in St Albans · Best secondary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Townsend Church of England School is in Townsend & New Greens (typical home £700,000, crime low).
What is Townsend Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Townsend Church of England School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Townsend Church of England School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Townsend Church of England School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.