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St Albans secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 54, significantly above England's 41, reflecting strong GCSE performance across the area. St Albans School, St Albans High School for Girls, and St Columba's College are top-ranked independent options, while St Albans Girls' School leads among state schools with outstanding results and is highly sought after by local families. With 13 schools serving the area, families across St Albans city center, Harpenden, Marshalswick, and Redbourn have access to a mix of single-sex and co-educational options. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with St Albans City station offering 20-minute services to London St Pancras, making it popular with commuting families seeking strong academic standards. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or use the comparison tool to shortlist options.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Loreto College, St Albans | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #9 | Verulam School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
| #10 | Samuel Ryder Academy | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #11 | The Marlborough Science Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Townsend Church of England School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Beaumont School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Columba's College | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #5 | St Albans Girls' School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Albans High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Girls | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Albans School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #13 | St Albans Independent College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Sandringham School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
