Stanborough School, Welwyn Garden City
| Stanborough School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Lemsford Lane , , AL8 6YR England | |
| Coordinates | 51°47′28″N 0°13′10″W / 51.79099°N 0.21947°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Grammar (1939–1968) Comprehensive (1968–2012) Academy (2012–) |
| Motto | High Expectations -Mutual Respect - Quality Learning - Success For All |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 1939 |
| Founder | Richard Dickington |
| Specialist | Maths and Computing |
| Department for Education URN | 137847 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Merry John |
| Staff | 141 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1412 |
| Houses | Brocket, Hatfield, Knebworth, Sopwell |
| Colour(s) | Green, white |
| Former name | Welwyn Grammar School |
| Website | http://www.stanborough.herts.sch.uk |
Stanborough School is a secondary academy school located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. It is situated off Stanborough Road (A6129), near the A1(M), and across the road from the headquarters of Hertfordshire Constabulary, a golf driving range and the Gosling Sports Park. The East Coast Main Line is about 1 km away.
It was founded by Richard Dickington during WW2 for evacuated children to get an education. It was originally a grammar school (1939-1968), then a comprehensive school (1968-2012), and in 2012 it became an academy.