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2026 Best Secondary Schools in St Albans District

Schools across St Albans district. Explore 18 secondary schools in St Albans District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Albans School, St Albans High School for Girls, and Sandringham School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for St Albans District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

St Albans District57%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

St Albans District50.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

St Albans District37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

St Albans District4.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

St Albans District8.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

St Albans District

57%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

St Albans District

50.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

St Albans District

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

St Albans District

4.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

St Albans District

8.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in St Albans District

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St Albans School
St Albans City Centre
St Albans High School for Girls
St Albans
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway
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St George's School
Harpenden
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden
Beaumont School
Jersey Farm
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridge
St Columba's College
Sandridge
Loreto College
Fleetville
The King's School
Harpenden
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath
Samuel Ryder Academy
Fleetville
Katherine Warington School
Kinsbourne Green
Verulam School
Fleetville
The Marlborough Science Academy
Fleetville
Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks
St Albans Independent College
St Albans City Centre