St Albans School
“Non Nobis Nati”
(Born not for ourselves)
St Albans School is an independent day school situated in the city of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Founded in 948 AD, it is one of the oldest schools globally. Historically a boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form since 1991, it plans to become fully co-educational from 2026. The school maintains links with St Albans Cathedral and operates under the motto "Non Nobis Nati" (Born not for ourselves). With an enrolment of around 800 pupils, the school claims to focus on scholarship, intellectual enquiry, academic excellence, and strong pastoral care, aiming to develop pupils intellectually and personally.
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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-1.6%
St Albans School's fees are 1.6% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+6.9%
St Albans School's fees are 6.9% higher than the county average.
Based on 19 schools in Hertfordshire and 209 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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