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St Albans School Catchment Area

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

St Albans School is a other independent not applicable school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 887 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

887

Pupils

975

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

St Albans School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Albans School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

St Albans School — School Information

Full address
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Christian/non-denominational
DfE URN
117647

Other Not applicable Schools in St Albans

If St Albans School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Albans School

Is St Albans School oversubscribed?

St Albans School is operating close to its capacity of 975 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Albans School?

St Albans School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Albans School cover?

St Albans School is a not applicable school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.