St Albans High School for Girls

Girls

“Initium sapientiae timor domini”

(The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)

Church of England

Reception - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 4-18)

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St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) is an independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 18. Established in 1889, the school operates across two Hertfordshire sites: the Senior School in central St Albans and the Preparatory School set within 18 acres of parkland in Wheathampstead. Rooted in the Church of England tradition, the school follows a "Teach to 25" philosophy. Facilities include a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive sports grounds for lacrosse and tennis, alongside a modern Sixth Form centre.

Selectivity:

Academic

Prospective pupils must complete formal assessments to be considered for a place. Entry at 4+ and 7+ involves interactive sessions and age-appropriate tasks. Candidates for Year 7 (11+) sit the ISEB Common Pretest, which covers English, mathematics, and reasoning, alongside a written paper and educational group activities; successful applicants are then invited for an interview. Entry to the Sixth Form is based on online assessments in logic and mathematics, a critical thinking written task, and an interview, with offers being conditional on achieving specific GCSE grades.

Boarding:

Day Only

Values:

Moral Development

Diversity

Risk-taking

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

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+3.1%

St Albans High School for Girls's fees are 3.1% higher than the national average.

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+12.7%

St Albans High School for Girls's fees are 12.7% higher than the county average.

Based on 24 schools in Hertfordshire and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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