Hertfordshire
St Albans High School for Girls
GCSE results 2026: every Hertfordshire school ranked · how England did
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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 Anglican religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Anglican). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Year 7 | Friday 13 November 2026 | Initial assessment Saturday 28 November 2026 Assessment day Monday 11 January 2027 | February 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Entrance assessment day | Tuesday 17 November 2026
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Year 7 | Friday 13 November 2026 | Initial assessment Saturday 28 November 2026 Assessment day Monday 11 January 2027 | February 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Entrance assessment day | Tuesday 5 January 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Year 7 | Friday 13 November 2026 | Initial assessment Saturday 28 November 2026 Assessment day Monday 11 January 2027 | February 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Academic scholarship assessment and interview day | Thursday 21 January 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Entrance assessment | Thursday 25 February 2027
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries are available up to 100% of tuition fees, to support families who may not consider our school because they cannot afford the fees. In addition, bursar…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
We offer Academic, Art, Drama, Literary, Music (instrumental and choral), Sport, Design and Technology and Debating scholarships, with entry points at Year 7 (1…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Open events
Entrance assessment taster day (optional) | Saturday 10 October 2026 Saturday 7 November 2026
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
Entrance assessment taster day (optional) | Saturday 10 October 2026 Saturday 7 November 2026
Source · checked 27 October 2026
We offer Academic, Art, Drama, Literary, Music (instrumental and choral), Sport, Design and Technology and Debating scholarships, with entry points at Year 7 (1…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Sixth form
We require a minimum of Grade 6 in Maths and English, alongside subject-specific GCSE grades for chosen A levels.
Source · checked 26 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Questions parents ask about St Albans High School for Girls
- How good are St Albans High School for Girls' A-level results?
- In 2024/25 students averaged 49.7 points per A-level entry (an average grade of A), ranking #47 in England. An A* is worth 60 points and an A 50.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 128 | 49.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 130 | 48.5 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 129 | 49.2 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 119 | 48.7 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 246 | 25.4 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 1.6 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 117617 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmistress Amber Waite |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Postcode | AL1 3SJ |
| Pupils | 1,128 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ
www.stahs.org.uk1727853800| DfE number | 6038 |
| UKPRN | 10006105 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1908 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |