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St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

GirlsDay boardingAges 4-18Independent1,145 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceFrenchGermanLatinHistoryGeographyArtMusicDramaPhysical EducationA-level subjectsGCSE subjects

Entrance requirements

Selective at all entry points. Main entry points: Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+), Year 12 (16+). Senior entry uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test plus a written communications task; high-performing candidates are invited to interview. Occasional places available subject to vacancy.

Life & activities

Extra-curricular

Co-curricular activities before and after schoolLeadership programme for Sixth FormersCharacter Education programmeSuper-curriculumSTAHS Diploma

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: Dining Hall available; breakfast available from 07.30 in the Senior School.

Pastoral care: Outstanding pastoral care with a nurturing, academically focused environment. Character Education programme starts in Reception. Wellbeing provision across Prep, Senior and Sixth Form.

Latest inspection

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