A-level 2024/25
#143 of 2,536
Better than 94% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117613.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 51.1 | 50.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 41.9% | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 39.5% | 53.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 30.2% | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 41.9% | 67.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 43 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 45.59, better than England, better than Hertfordshire | 36.82 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 45.45, better than England, better than Hertfordshire | 37.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 45.5%, better than England, better than Hertfordshire | 19% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.08, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 12 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 264 |
| Girls | 262 |
| Boys | 2 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 101 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.4% |
| Higher education | 70.6% |
| Further education | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% |
| Employment | 2.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | St Christopher School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pixmore Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Highfield School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Icknield Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Fearnhill School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hillshott Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Wilbury Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Lordship Farm Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Garden City Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2018. |
St Francis College ranks 143 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Francis College was A-, and 45.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
St Francis College has 264 pupils aged 3 to 18.
Yes, St Francis College teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.