Is St Albans High School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — St Albans High School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does St Albans High School for Girls have?

St Albans High School for Girls has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Albans High School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Albans High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 in 2025/26.

Where is St Albans High School for Girls?

St Albans High School for Girls is located at Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ.

St Albans High School for Girls

Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

49.5

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

1,128

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans High School for Girls is an independent school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 1,128 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Anglican religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,128 / 1,220 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Anglican
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.1%

SEN support

12.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

80 students

60%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ
Phone: 01727853800
Headmistress: Amber Waite
Website: www.stahs.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Albans High School for Girls?: St Albans High School for Girls is an independent school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
Is St Albans High School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — St Albans High School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does St Albans High School for Girls have?: St Albans High School for Girls has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Albans High School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Albans High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 in 2025/26.
Where is St Albans High School for Girls?: St Albans High School for Girls is located at Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ.

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