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St Albans High School for Girls

Girls
Church of England
Reception - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 4-18)
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St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) is a selective independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The Senior school is situated in the city centre, while the Prep school is set within 18 acres of parkland in Wheathampstead. The school claims to focus on developing happy, resilient young people who embrace opportunities and lead lives of consequence. As a Church of England school, it welcomes families of all faiths. STAHS provides a range of modern facilities at its city campus.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Moral Development
Diversity
Risk-taking

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Last updated on 6 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+3.1%

St Albans High School for Girls's fees are 3.1% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+12.7%

St Albans High School for Girls's fees are 12.7% higher than the county average.

Based on 24 schools in Hertfordshire and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1889
Gender Mix:Girls only
School Size: Approx. 1,147 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:311065
Registered Company No.:00321911
Owner/Stakeholder: St Albans Education Group (owner)
Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
A Level
GCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
HSK certificate in Mandarin
Scholarships:
Academic
Art
Choral
Design & Technology
Drama
Music
Sport
Debating
Sports Facilities:
Sports Hall
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Playing Fields
Tennis Court
Lacrosse
Football Pitch
Cross Country Course
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
High Ropes Course
Fencing
Yoga Studio
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Health Centre
Music Studio
Pupil Café
Recital Hall
Theatre
Wellbeing Suite

Contact Information

Address

St Albans High School for Girls, Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ

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General Enquiries

01727 853 800

Admissions

01727 792 509