St Albans High School for Girls
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 18 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1108
AGES
4 - 18
GENDER
Girls
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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St Albans High School for Girls is an independent secondary in St Albans that holds a 5-star rating from School Guide. Following its 2024 inspection, the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the quality of pupils' personal development as excellent.

St Albans High School for Girls Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
Ofsted inspection
(29/02/2024)
Overall grade included
Ofsted Report · All Reports
100%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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St Albans High School for Girls Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average St Albans High School for Girls UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average St Albans High School for Girls UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

St Albans High School for Girls Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
St Albans High School for Girls Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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1-3 Townsend Avenue
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3SJ
01727 853800
Hertfordshire

School Description

We are an independent C of E day school, founded in 1889, offering a continuous education and a commitment to individual excellence for 980 girls aged 4 to 18. Our Preparatory School is in nearby Wheathampstead, with the Senior School being in St Albans itself. Academic standards are very high: 91.5% A* to B at A Level and 92.3% A*/A at GCSE in 2016. We have an excellent reputation for pastoral care.

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St Albans High School for Girls Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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How did the school perform in its latest inspection?

In its 2024 inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), St Albans High School for Girls was judged excellent across key areas, including pupils' personal development and academic and other achievements.

How many pupils attend St Albans High School for Girls?

There are 1108 pupils enrolled at the school.

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