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Assemblies

The School understands that it may not be appropriate for every student to attend Assemblies in the Abbey, and an alternative programme of assemblies is arranged for them on the School site. Everyone is expected to attend our Act of Remembrance in November and the Founders’ Day Service of Commemoration in July.

St Albans School encourages students to explore and understand the world in which we live. Assemblies are held every Monday and Friday morning and form an important part of our students’ educational experience.

Below is the text of our first Abbey Assembly of the academic year, which explains why St Albans School uses the Cathedral for its assemblies every Monday and Friday morning.

Example Assembly
Assemblies

TERM TIMES

2023

Spring Term
Staff INSET (no pupil attendance) Friday 6 January
Term begins Monday 9 January
Half Term Saturday 11 February - Sunday 19 February
Term ends Wednesday 29 March
Summer Term
Term begins Monday 17 April
Prizegiving Monday 17 April (postponed from Autumn 2022)
Half Term Saturday 27 May - Sunday 4 June
Leavers' Graduation Thursday 29 June
Founders' Day Saturday 1 July
Term ends Wednesday 5 July
Autumn Term
Staff INSET (no pupil attendance) Friday 1 September
Induction Monday 4 September
Term begins Tuesday 5 September
Prizegiving Monday 18 September
Half Term Sunday 15 October - Sunday 29 October
Evening Carol service Wednesday 13 December
Term ends Thursday 14 December

2024

Spring Term
Staff INSET (No pupil attendance) Monday 8 January
11+ assessment day (no pupil attendance) Tuesday 9 January
Term begins Wednesday 10 January
Half Term Saturday 17 February - Sunday 25 February
Term ends Wednesday 27 March
Summer Term
Term begins Monday 15 April
Staff INSET (no pupil attendance) Friday 24 May
Half term Saturday 25 May - Sunday 2 June
Leavers' Graduation Thursday 4 July
Founders' Day Saturday 29 June
Term ends Wednesday 10 July

* Provisional dates only

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Transport

We take pride in ensuring our school buses run smoothly, punctually and above all, safely. Click below on our bus route information and insurance policy to find out more.

Travel Insurance Policy
Bus Routes
Policies

Policies & Notices

A number of the School’s policies can be found at the bottom of this section. In accordance with the Regulatory Requirements of Independent Schools the School’s Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy is available here. Also available, on request from the Second Master (via hm@st-albans.herts.sch.uk) are printed details of the School’s:

  • Policy on and arrangements for admissions, misbehaviour and exclusions;
  • Educational and welfare provision for pupils with EHC plans and pupils for whom English is an additional language;
  • Curriculum policy;
  • Policy to promote good behaviour and set out sanctions;
  • Anti-bullying strategy, health and safety policy, first aid policy;
  • Academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations;
  • Complaints procedure, and the number of complaints registered under the formal procedure during the preceding school year;
  • Copy of the report of any inspections of the school.
Safeguarding Information for Parents School Regulations Relationship and Sex Education Learning Support Policy Terms and Conditions School Fees Refund Scheme Travel Insurance Policy Personal Accident - Pupils' Scheme Pupils' Personal Accident Insurance Scheme CCTV Data Protection Data Retention Employers' Liability Insurance

Vacancies

St Albans School is dedicated to recruiting the best people in our teaching and non-teaching roles, to support our growth and development.

The School’s culture and environment is supportive, flexible and sociable, underpinned by the School’s motto and values. There are many benefits that the School offers.

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ISI Report

We were inspected in November 2022 by the Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) and delighted to receive the highest possible inspection gradings. 

 

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ISI Inspection

Exam Information

Please find below all information relevant to the School's Exams. 

 

A Level Examination Timetable Summer 2023 GCSE Examination Timetable Summer 2023 A Level Examination Courses and Codes 2023 GCSE/IGCSE Examination Courses and Codes 2023 GCSE Examination Timetable January 2023 JCQ Information for Candidates - Non Examination Assessment JCQ Information for Candidates - Written Examinations
JCQ Information for Candidates - Social Media JCQ Information for Candidates - Coursework JCQ Information for Candidates - Privacy Notice CIE Information for Candidates - Privacy Policy Internal Appeals Procedure Access Arrangements & Reasonable Adjustments Policy Word Processing in Exams

Exam Results 2022

A Level

Please find a summary of our 2022 A Level Results.

Overview

CANDIDATURE 156
TOTAL ENTRIES 486
PERCENTAGE PASS RATE 100
PERCENTAGE GRADES A*, A & B 94
PERCENTAGE GRADES A* & A 77
PERCENTAGE GRADE A* 44
UCAS points per entry 49
UCAS points per candidate 153

GCSE

Please find a summary of our 2022 GCSE Results.

Overview

CANDIDATURE 136
TOTAL ENTRIES 1343
PERCENTAGE GRADES 9-4 100
PERCENTAGE GRADES 9-7 93
PERCENTAGE GRADES 9-8 79
PERCENTAGE GAINING 9-4 IN AT LEAST 5 SUBJECTS 100
PERCENTAGE GAINING 9-4 IN ENGLISH 100
PERCENTAGE GAINING 9-4 IN MATHEMATICS 100
POINTS PER CANDIDATE 81.6
POINTS PER ENTRY 8.3

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Uniform Shop

The School shop, Abbey Gateway Enterprises Ltd is situated in Aquis Court.

The School Shop is open Monday to Friday during term time at the following times. Pupils can now visit the Shop during all opening times. Please note, during term time, parents must not attend site to visit the Shop without a prior appointment.

 

Monday 11am-11.20am; 1pm-2pm
Tuesday 11am-11.20am; 1pm-2pm
Wednesday 11am-11.20am; 1pm-2pm
Thursday 11am-11.20am; 1pm-2pm
Friday 11am-11.20am; 1pm-2pm

Opening Hours Summer

29 August 2023 10am - 2pm
30 August 2023 9am - 2pm
1 September 2023 9am - 2pm
4 September 2023 9am - 2pm

We are currently not accepting cash.

Ideally students can pay using their own debit card (if they have one).

Alternatively, we can take a debit or credit card payment from a parent over the phone.

If you, or anyone visiting the Shop with you, are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or are supposed to be self-isolating or quarantining, then you must not attend site.

DURING NORMAL OPERATING TIMES, THE SCHOOL SHOP CONTACT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Mrs Lall 01727 515146, email ejlall@st-albans.herts.sch.uk 

WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING METHODS OF PAYMENT:

Debit Cards, Major Credit Cards, Apple Pay and Cheques (payable to Abbey Gateway Enterprises Ltd).

Price List
6th Form Price List
PE Kit Labelling Information

CATERING

Our Catering Manager, Agnelo Louis, and the team of dedicated catering staff strive to provide a range of appetising and healthy options to pupils every day.

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