St Albans School
“Non Nobis Nati”
(Born not for ourselves)
St Albans School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Situated adjacent to St Albans Cathedral, it is one of the world’s oldest schools, tracing its history back to 948 AD. The school occupies a historic campus including the 14th-century Abbey Gateway. Its ethos emphasises academic rigour and holistic development. Facilities include the Woollams playing fields and a modern sports centre with a swimming pool, as well as dedicated buildings for science and music, supporting a curriculum that blends traditional scholarship with contemporary learning.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees Vs. National Average
-1.5%
St Albans School's fees are 1.5% lower than the national average.
Fees Vs. County Average
+6.0%
St Albans School's fees are 6.0% higher than the county average.
Based on 22 schools in Hertfordshire and 213 nationally.
Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials 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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