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St Albans High School for Girls

SeniorGirlsAges 4–18Day1,166 pupils
Day fees
£20,244
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
1,166
Founded
1889
Next deadline
Bursary deadline: 13 Nov 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
76.9/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes73
Destinations & outcomes82
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add65
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Mrs Amber Waite is the Principal of St Albans High School for Girls. She is originally from Texas and has a background as a research scientist specialising in deep-sea oceanography. She has worked previously at St Dunstan's College and Abingdon School before taking up the principalship at STAHS.

Latest exam results

78%
A-level A*–A
40%
GCSE 9–7
12%
Oxbridge offer rate
82%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

12%
to Oxbridge (2025)
20252024
Cohort8588
Oxbridge109
US Ivy03
Medicine515

Recent coverage

In 2025, St Albans High School for Girls achieved outstanding academic results, with 92% of A-level grades awarded at A*-B, 97% at A*-C, and 85% of GCSEs graded 9-7. The school continues to foster a forward-thinking and outward-looking ethos, emphasizing resilience and preparing pupils to make meaningful impacts in the world. Their vibrant community also celebrated a successful production of Les Misérables, highlighting a commitment to creativity alongside academic excellence.

Notable alumni

Dame Judi Dench (actress)Dame Penelope Wilton (actress)Dame Stella Rimington (former Director General of MI5)Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss (former President of the Family Division of the High Court)
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Application timeline

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Open dayNot published
Not published
Registration opensNot published
Not published
Registration closesPassed
14 Nov 2025
Bursary deadlineConfirmed
13 Nov 2026Bursary
AssessmentPassed
6 Jan 2026
InterviewNot published
Not published
OffersPassed
13 Feb 2026
Acceptance deadlinePassed
4 Mar 2026
Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-27TBC14 Nov 20254 Mar 2026Tbc
2027-28TBC13 Nov 20263 Mar 2027Tbc

Open events

Open MorningNext week
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Prep Open Morning
Taster Day3 weeks away
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
STAHS in Action Taster Day
Visit3 weeks away
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
STAHS In Action - Senior
Open Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Senior School Open Morning
Open Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Taster Day
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
Taster Day
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
11+ Entrance Assessment Taster Day (optional)
Taster Day
Tue, 3 Nov 2026
9:45 am – 11:15 am
STAHS in Action Taster Day

Talks & tasters

Sat, 20 Jun 2026Prep Open MorningOpen Morning
Fri, 26 Jun 2026STAHS in Action Taster DayTaster Day
Sat, 3 Oct 2026Senior School Open MorningOpen Morning
Sat, 3 Oct 2026Open MorningOpen Morning
Sat, 10 Oct 2026Taster DayTaster Day
Sat, 10 Oct 202611+ Entrance Assessment Taster Day (optional)Taster Day

Fees

£20,244per year · Day · 2025-26
VAT-inclusive estimate £20,244Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £159,893
vs London avg (£24,000)16% below
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Isi 1 Feb 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

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Term dates 2025-26

spring7 Jan 202626 Mar 2026Half-term 15 Feb 2026–22 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 20268 Jul 2026Half-term 24 May 2026–31 May 2026
autumn7 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 18 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026
spring6 Jan 202724 Mar 2027Half-term 14 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
summer12 Apr 20277 Jul 2027Half-term 30 May 2027–6 Jun 2027

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