St Edmund's College
URN: 117633 • Ware SG11 1DS
Overview
- Name
- St Edmund's College
- URN
- 117633
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Mostyn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920821504
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Hall Green, Ware SG11 1DS
Summary
St Edmund's College, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is an independent co-educational school catering to students aged 2 to 18. As the oldest Catholic school in England, it emphasizes a holistic education rooted in Christian values while welcoming families of all faiths. The school aims to nurture the spiritual, academic, pastoral, and co-curricular development of its 791 pupils, fostering a supportive environment that encourages confidence and resilience.
The curriculum at St Edmund's combines academic rigor with a strong focus on personal development and well-being. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities through its unique Co-Curricular Period 7 programme, allowing students to explore their interests in sports, arts, and STEM. This balanced approach ensures that students not only achieve academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals.
Set within 400 acres of picturesque grounds, St Edmund's College prioritizes a safe and stimulating environment for learning. The school’s mission is to prepare students to make positive contributions to society, instilling values of humility, ambition, and compassion in its community.
The curriculum at St Edmund's combines academic rigor with a strong focus on personal development and well-being. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities through its unique Co-Curricular Period 7 programme, allowing students to explore their interests in sports, arts, and STEM. This balanced approach ensures that students not only achieve academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals.
Set within 400 acres of picturesque grounds, St Edmund's College prioritizes a safe and stimulating environment for learning. The school’s mission is to prepare students to make positive contributions to society, instilling values of humility, ambition, and compassion in its community.
Useful links
- Our people (governance)
- Explore (sen)
- College (11-16) (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Beyond the classroom (sen)
- Pastoral (sen)
- Religious life (sen)
- Welcome (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Middleton School (66.0)
- Amwell View School (64.7)
- Pinewood School (45.2)
- Warrax House School (45.2)
- Pinewood School (37.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 925
- Pupils
- 791
- Boys
- 474
- Girls
- 317
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1952-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 791 | 474 | 317 | 925 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 863 | 507 | 356 | 925 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 878 | 511 | 367 | 925 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 878 | 511 | 367 | 925 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 834 | 478 | 356 | 925 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 847 | 470 | 377 | 925 | 0.00 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.