Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 56.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 56.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 81%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.75
- Confidence interval:
- [0.53, 0.96]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 175 | 56.4 | — | 80.6% | 80.6% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 174 | 54.4 | +0.75 | 79.9% | 76.4% | 5.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 52.6 | +0.70 | 75.0% | 83.0% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 137 | 52.3 | +0.60 | 69.0% | 75.0% | 4.7 |
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School information
| URN | 137938 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Melanie Green |
| Trust | THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | AL4 0TT |
| Latest pupils | 175 |
| FSM eligible | 12.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT
http://www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk/View local authority page1727860079| DfE number | 5412 |
| UKPRN | 10036753 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |