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St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ

St Albans High School for Girls

Contact Information

School Information

We are an independent C of E day school, founded in 1889, offering a continuous education and a commitment to individual excellence for 950 girls aged 4 to 18. Our Preparatory section is in nearby Wheathampstead, with the Senior School being in St Albans itself. Academic standards are very high: 92.3% A* to B at A level and 86.2 A*/A at GCSE in 2010. We have an excellent reputation for pastoral care.

General Information

Gender: Girls only
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys:  
Age Range - Girls: Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size: 931
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: GSA

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 3220 - 4095

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Exam, Interview, Report
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range       4 - 18    
Pupil Numbers       931   153

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Food Technology, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, Integrated Science, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

Art studio, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Dance Studio, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Library, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Amnesty International, Art, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, French cine/news Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Maths Puzzle Club, Model United Nations, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Pottery, Science club, Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural, Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 15394
DfE Reference Number: 919 / 6038