St Albans High School for Girls
Hertfordshire, East of England · AL1 3SJ
Founded in 1889, St Albans High School for Girls has grown into a large day school of around 820 pupils, educating girls from age four through to eighteen across a multi-faith setting in Hertfordshire. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent in its most recent inspection, with personal development also rated excellent and all compliance standards met. A breadth of languages, including Chinese alongside French, German and Spanish, hints at the academic reach on offer. Around 180 pupils continue into the sixth form, where the curriculum opens out into a wide spread of subjects.
820
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,476
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 820
- Location
- Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.stahs.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01727 853800
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ann Massey
Latest results
Attainment 8
48.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
85%
A-level A*-A
72%
A-level A*-B
92%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture, with an Attainment 8 score of 48.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 85 per cent of GCSE entries graded 9 to 7. At A-level, 72 per cent of grades reach A*-A and 92 per cent A*-B, reflecting strong outcomes across the board. The sixth-form subject list leans noticeably towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology all popular choices alongside humanities and an EPQ option. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 180
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.68%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Netball is the school's main sport, and the creative arts feature strongly, with Drama and Music recognised through dedicated scholarships. Pupils can pursue languages widely, from Latin and Classical Civilisation to Chinese.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1889
- Religious character
- Multi-faith
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Phones are not permitted for use at school by any pupil below sixth form. Any phone brought in must be placed in locker on arrival and be switched to DND. In an emergency, pupils go to reception, where parents can be called from the school landline. For sixth form, phones are permitted in the sixth form centre and school café only.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,476
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means tested support of up to 100 per cent available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 February 2024
The last word
An academically ambitious girls' school where strong results and a science-rich sixth form are matched by means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent for families who need them.
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St Albans High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Albans High School for Girls located?
St Albans High School for Girls is located at Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ.
What type of school is St Albans High School for Girls?
St Albans High School for Girls is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Albans High School for Girls?
St Albans High School for Girls has approximately 820 pupils on roll.
What is St Albans High School for Girls's inspection rating?
St Albans High School for Girls is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 27 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.