Hertfordshire
St Albans School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
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.
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This school has a Christian/non-denominational religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian/non-denominational). 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
- 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
Registration deadline | Friday 13 November 2026
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
The annual tuition fee from September 2026 will be £25,380. With VAT at 20% added, it will be £30,456 per annum or £10,152 per term .
Source · checked 28 September 2026
The annual tuition fee from September 2026 will be £25,380. With VAT at 20% added, it will be £30,456 per annum or £10,152 per term .
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
A Bursary is means-tested funding provided by the School to assist pupils in obtaining a place at St Albans School when it wouldn’t otherwise be accessible. A S…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
All scholarships are conditional on the academic standard for the School being met prior to an award being considered.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Our next 16+ Open Evenings will be on Thursday 1 October 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026 . Please book your place by completing the booking form below.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Our next 16+ Open Evenings will be on Thursday 1 October 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026 . Please book your place by completing the booking form below.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Our Next Open Mornings will be on Saturday 19 September 2026 and Saturday 7 November 2026. Please book your place by completing the booking form below.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 10.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 133 | 11.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 156 | 12.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 136 | 12.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 117647 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Joe Silvester |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian/non-denominational |
| Postcode | AL3 4HB |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB
https://www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/1727855521| DfE number | 6220 |
| UKPRN | 10006106 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |