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St Albans High School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Albans High School for Girls is a other independent not applicable school in Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1128 pupils, and a capacity of 1220 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–18

Age range

1,128

Pupils

1,220

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

St Albans High School for Girls Catchment Area Information

Entry to St Albans High School for Girls is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hertfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Albans High School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Anglican
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
117617

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Albans High School for Girls

Is St Albans High School for Girls oversubscribed?

St Albans High School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1220 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Albans High School for Girls?

St Albans High School for Girls is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hertfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Albans High School for Girls cover?

St Albans High School for Girls is a not applicable school in Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.