Hertfordshire
St Columba's College
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 Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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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
11+/13+ Entry – Friday 13th November 2026
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
£4,998.00
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£5,905.00
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£6,498.00
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£6,580.00
Source · checked 28 September 2026
£7,725.00
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
St Columba’s College is committed to broadening access to its education by offering means-tested bursary support to eligible families whose children meet the Co…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Academic Scholarships
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
The panel will take into account candidates’ performance in the entrance assessment and interview, plus the report and reference from their current school.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Assessment 1 for 4+ – Thursday 15th October
Source · checked 28 September 2026
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 | 93 | 32.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 98 | 34.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 100 | 35.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 88 | 35.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 117638 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Karl Guest |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | AL3 4AW |
| Latest pupils | 93 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW
stcolumbascollege.org1727855185| DfE number | 6136 |
| UKPRN | 10006141 |
| Opened | 6 Dec 1957 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |