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Welcome to St Albans School

St Albans School is no one-dimensional academic hothouse, but rather a multi-dimensional institution where academic excellence, intellectual development and strong pastoral care lie at the core of an exceptional holistic education, enabling us to identify and nurture each pupil’s potential. 

St Albans School Our Community

Lower School - Years 7 and 8
We give our pupils a challenging and well-balanced education in the Lower School. There are so many opportunities available and we help each boy to flourish as an individual and develop as an imaginative, inquisitive and empathetic pupil.
200 co-curricular clubs and activities available
Lower School - Years 7 and 8
Third Form - Year 9
The Third Form marks the beginning of a new, challenging and exciting stage. Self-discipline and personal responsibility become essential ingredients for future success, alongside academic attainment and co-curricular involvement.
74 new boys joined our existing 69 pupils this year
Third Form - Year 9
Middle School - Years 10 and 11
The Middle School takes students through a challenging yet exciting time in their education and lives. During these two years we teach the importance of goal setting and encourage students to consider their future aspirations.
62% of GCSE's taken in 2023 were awarded grades 9 & 8
Middle School - Years 10 and 11
Sixth Form - 16+
In the Sixth Form, we welcome girls and new boys who have the ability, drive and ambition to take full advantage of all that St Albans School can offer. Life in the Sixth Form provides an exciting and hugely rewarding experience.
59% A Levels taken in 2023 were awarded A* or A grades
Sixth Form - 16+

Hear From Our Alumni

BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE
Professor Stephen Hawking CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (OA 1959)
Professor Stephen Hawking CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (OA 1959)
Theoretical Physicist and Cosmologist
Quote Behind every exceptional person, there is an exceptional teacher. Read More
Rod Argent (OA 1963)
Rod Argent (OA 1963)
Musician, Singer and Composer
Quote Always try to remember the strength, satisfaction and power of an original feeling or idea. Read More
Angus Kinnear (OA 1992)
Angus Kinnear (OA 1992)
Chief Executive, Leeds United FC
Quote The key is finding people to work alongside whom you respect and share the same values with. Read More
Laura Wheeler (OA 2000)
Laura Wheeler (OA 2000)
Senior Manager at Capital Group
Quote Focus on what you’re good at and try to worry less about what you find harder – no one is perfect. Read More
Mitchell Zhangazha (OA 2013)
Mitchell Zhangazha (OA 2013)
Theatre Actor
Quote Don't compare yourself to anybody as every actor has their own path and journey. Read More
Charles Broom (OA 2016)
Charles Broom (OA 2016)
Professional Tennis Player
Quote Try and be as organised with your time as possible. Read More