Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sandringham School

The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
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Sandringham School
St Albans, AL4 9NX
1,817 Pupils
1,278 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
7.60% FSM %
977 Boys
840 Girls
About Sandringham School

Sandringham School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,817 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,278. Current headteacher: Alan Gray.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency St Albans
Ward Marshalswick West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033225
URN 136609
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jonny Downs Chair of Local Governing Body 19/12/2005 06/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julia Shaw Chair of Local Governing Body 14/06/2024 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Adams Local Governor 09/11/2022 08/11/2026 Elected by parents
Hassan Ayad Local Governor 30/04/2024 29/04/2029 Appointed by trustees
Paula Bird Local Governor 21/10/2024 20/10/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jonny Downs Local Governor 07/10/2024 19/12/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr Andrew Farrugia Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Garland Local Governor 10/10/2021 09/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Kelly Local Governor 09/09/2022 08/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Lucy O'Neill Local Governor 03/09/2024 02/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Pike Local Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Walker Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
0.26 km • St Albans
Other
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
0.26 km • St. Albans
Other
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
0.49 km • St Albans
Other
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.61 km • St Albans
Other
Sandridge School
1.37 km • St Albans
Other
Bernards Heath Junior School
1.56 km • St Albans
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandringham School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Sandringham School has 1,817 pupils, with a capacity of 1,278.
Sandringham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sandringham School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sandringham School is Mr Alan Gray.
Sandringham School is at The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Sandringham School: Has a sixth form.
Sandringham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alan Gray
The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
01727799560
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk/
Location
AL4 9NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136609
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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