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St Columba's College Catchment Area

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

St Columba's College is a other independent not applicable school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 830 pupils, and a capacity of 865 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–18

Age range

830

Pupils

865

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

St Columba's College Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Columba's College 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: 96% 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.

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St Columba's College — School Information

Full address
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
DfE URN
117638

Other Not applicable Schools in St Albans

If St Columba's College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Columba's College

Is St Columba's College oversubscribed?

St Columba's College is operating close to its capacity of 865 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Columba's College?

St Columba's College 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 Columba's College cover?

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