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2025 Best Secondary Schools in St Albans Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across St Albans. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in St Albans

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1ST ALBANS
#61England

St Albans School

Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
909 pupils
Boys
11-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2ST ALBANS
#73England

St Albans High School for Girls

Townsend Avenue, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 3SJ
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,149 pupils
Girls
4-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4ST ALBANS
#405England

Sandringham School

The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,767 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School232 offers / 948 applications
Subscription: 4.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3ST ALBANS
#320England

St Columba's College

King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
818 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5ST ALBANS
#638England

St Albans Girls' School

Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6DB
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,439 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School239 offers / 734 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6ST ALBANS
#685England

Beaumont School

Austen Way, St Albans, AL4 0XB
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,600 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School231 offers / 1150 applications
Subscription: 5.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#10ST ALBANS
#1,562England

Samuel Ryder Academy

Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,556 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 135 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Secondary School145 offers / 714 applications
Subscription: 4.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7ST ALBANS
#764England

Loreto College, St Albans

Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RQ
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
946 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 417 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#13ST ALBANS
#3,833England

St Albans Independent College

69 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LN
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
77 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in St Albans

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Neighbourhoods in St Albans

Colney Heath is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Nicholas Breakspear Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Fleetville is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Samuel Ryder AcademyStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#7Loreto College, St AlbansStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicOutstanding
#9Verulam SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
#11The Marlborough Science AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Samuel Ryder Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Loreto College, St Albans#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Verulam School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Marlborough Science Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

High Oaks is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Townsend Church of England SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Townsend Church of England School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Jersey Farm is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Beaumont SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Beaumont School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sandridge is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Columba's CollegeIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
#5St Albans Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
St Columba's College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Albans Girls' School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

St Albans is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Albans High School for GirlsIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Albans High School for Girls#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

St Albans City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Albans SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
#13St Albans Independent CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
St Albans School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Albans Independent College#13
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

The Ridgeway is a popular residential pocket within the St Albans area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across St Albans and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Sandringham SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Sandringham School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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