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St Albans School

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB

St Albans School

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School Information

St Albans School dates from 948AD. A selective independent HMC day school of 780 with a co-ed Sixth Form of 280, it offers Scholarships and bursaries at all ages of entry. Academic standards are very high: 91% A/B at A level and 88% A*/A at GCSE in 2009. The School’s sporting record is outstanding and Drama and Music are strengths, the latter benefiting from our close links with the Cathedral.

General Information

Gender: Boys (some girls)
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Senior, Sixth
Size: 780
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: HMC
Date:08/05/2010
Start:9:15
Finish:12:00
Address:St Albans School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB
Contact's Name: Mrs Jane Roberts
Contact's Phone Number: 01727 814389
Contact's Email: kjroberts@st-albans.herts.sch.uk
Url: www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk
Description: Prospective Parents' morning
How to register: Go to the website www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk and contact the Admissions Officer to reserve a place

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 4290 - 4290

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: CEE & Interview, Report & Exam & Interview, Exam results
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     11 - 18 16 - 17    
Pupil Numbers     735 45 235 45

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Greek, History, Integrated Science, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Spanish

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Astroturf, CDT Centre, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Library, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Philosophy, Practical Engineering, Printing, Rock Climbing, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Spanish Club, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Inter denominational
Dietary Catered For: Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 95630
ISI Reference Number: 1011
DCSF Reference Number: 919 / 6220