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St Columba's College

St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalDay boardingAges 4-18Independent304 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

Prep School: informal structured play session (Reception) or age-appropriate assessment and school report (Prep 1–6). Senior School (11+/13+): assessment day at College, face-to-face structured interview, confidential reference and most recent school report. Sixth Form: application form, school report, confidential reference, and interview with Head of Sixth Form.

Life & activities

Extra-curricular

Co-Curricular activitiesForest SchoolWrap Around CareHoliday ClubsTerm Time ClubsCareers Education

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Pastoral care: Pastoral care is built upon personal attention so that every young person is known, valued and treasured. The College uses a House System to support pastoral care. Described by The Good Schools Guide as "exemplary pastoral care".

Latest inspection

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