St Edmund's College
Ware, Hertfordshire, East of England · SG11 1DS
Founded in 1564, St Edmund's College is one of the country's older Catholic schools, educating mixed pupils from age three through to eighteen on its site in Ware, Hertfordshire. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, and singled out pupils' personal development as excellent, with all compliance standards met. With around 154 pupils across the senior school and a notably large sixth form of 164, the College offers a small, community-focused setting underpinned by its Catholic ethos.
154
Pupils
good
ISI
£24,156
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 154
- Location
- Ware, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- http://www.stedmundscollege.org/
- Telephone
- 01920 821504
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Steven Cartwright
Latest results
Attainment 8
35.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
1%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
53%
A-level A*-A
36%
A-level A*-B
66%
Teaching & academics
Entry at 11+ leads to a curriculum offering GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ. At A-level, just over a third of grades reach A*-A and two-thirds reach A*-B, with strong take-up in the sciences, mathematics and economics. GCSE results sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 of 35.5 against a national average of 46.9, though 53% of grades fall in the 9-7 range. The school supports a sizeable proportion of pupils with SEN, at around 15%.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 164
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.54%
- EHC plans
- 0.13%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, music, art, sport and all-rounder categories, reflecting a breadth of provision beyond the classroom. Creative and performance subjects such as drama, music and art feature prominently in pupils' choices at both GCSE and A-level.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1564
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
All devices not student's classroom device kept in locker during school day. Phones confiscated if used and returned at 4.30pm. Pupils must not capture media without consent or post without consent.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,316 - £24,156
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,516 - £50,256
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 November 2023
The last word
A long-established Catholic school where personal development is a clear strength and the sixth form looms large; families drawn to a close-knit, values-led community will want to weigh this against GCSE results that trail national averages.
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St Edmund's College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Edmund's College located?
St Edmund's College is located at Old Hall Green, Ware, SG11 1DS.
What type of school is St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College has approximately 154 pupils on roll.
What is St Edmund's College's inspection rating?
St Edmund's College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 7 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.