St Albans High School for Girls
· AL1 3SJ
AAB+ A-level
60%
9–7 GCSE
82.5%
Day fees
Not published
Inspection
Not yet inspected
St Albans High School for Girls is a well-established independent all-through school serving girls from ages 4–18 in the Cathedral city of St Albans. The school emphasises its distinctive girls-only environment and a 'Teach to 25' philosophy centred on developing resilient, ambitious young women prepared for meaningful impact beyond the classroom. Strong academic outcomes are paired with deliberate pastoral care and a broad co-curricular offer across sport, music, drama and service.
- →Committed girls-only education enabling confident academic and personal leadership development
- →All-through provision from age 4 with clear progression pathways and community continuity
- →Holistic 'Teach to 25' ethos balancing rigorous academics with wellbeing, resilience and character formation
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a supportive, academically purposeful environment and benefit from single-sex education; girls with ambition and curiosity who value community and pastoral partnership with staff.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire
AL1 3SJ
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into St Albans High School for Girls?
St Albans High School for Girls admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Albans High School for Girls's exam results?
At St Albans High School for Girls, 60% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 82.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Albans High School for Girls a boarding school?
St Albans High School for Girls is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, supportive pastoral care and individual attention to pupil wellbeing and development
✓Strong academic outcomes with rigorous teaching paired to approachable, accessible staff
✓Girls-only environment fostering confidence, leadership and absence of gender-stereotyped peer pressure
✓Active, inclusive co-curricular programme and genuine community ethos
✓Effective transition support for new joiners at all entry points
Common concerns
!Lack of recent Ofsted inspection limits external quality verification and may create uncertainty for prospective families