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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

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