St Albans Education Group
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St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a forward-thinking charitable trust and education group based in Hertfordshire. Formed from the historic merger of St Albans High School for Girls and Stormont School, the group is dedicated to providing excellence in independent education. It operates a family of high-achieving schools that share a commitment to academic rigour and outstanding pastoral care while maintaining their individual identities and characters. As a charity, the group reinvests all surpluses back into its schools to enhance facilities and educational outcomes for its pupils.
Associated Schools(5)
St George's School, Windsor Castle is an independent co-educational preparatory day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 13. Located within the historic grounds at the foot of the North Wall of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, the school retains a long-standing association with the College of St George, having originally been established to educate the choristers of St George's Chapel. The school occupies the historic Travers Building and provides an education for both choristers and non-choristers within a setting noted for its heritage and proximity to the royal residence.
Stormont School is an independent preparatory day school for girls aged 4 to 11, located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1944, the school is set within 11 acres of grounds and is housed in a mix of Victorian and modern buildings, including a main house dating from 1874. Facilities include a dedicated science laboratory, a sports hall, and woodland for forest school. The school, which joined the St Albans Education Group in 2024, provides a broad curriculum and emphasises a nurturing environment to prepare pupils for transition to a range of senior schools.
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) is an independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 18. Established in 1889, the school operates across two Hertfordshire sites: the Senior School in central St Albans and the Preparatory School set within 18 acres of parkland in Wheathampstead. Rooted in the Church of England tradition, the school follows a "Teach to 25" philosophy. Facilities include a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive sports grounds for lacrosse and tennis, alongside a modern Sixth Form centre.
Palmers Green High School is an independent girls' day school for ages 4 to 16, located in Winchmore Hill, North London. Founded in 1905 by Alice Hum, the school is guided by the Quaker-inspired motto, “By Love Serve One Another”. It is housed in Avondale Hall, a building with historical significance that once hosted suffragette meetings. The school provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and a broad curriculum. Facilities include specialist spaces for art, drama, and music, supporting a focus on academic progress and personal development.
St George’s School, Ascot, is an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18. Set within a 30-acre countryside site in Berkshire, the school provides a broad academic and co-curricular programme designed to foster individual confidence and character. Originally established as a preparatory school for boys, it transitioned into a girls' school in the early 20th century. The campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities, supporting a diverse range of activities, including performing arts, competitive swimming, and various sports, alongside a focus on balanced moral and academic growth.