St Columba's College
URN: 117638 • St Albans AL3 4AW
Overview
- Name
- St Columba's College
- URN
- 117638
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karl Guest (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727855185
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AW
Summary
St Columba's College is an independent mixed school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to approximately 830 pupils with a capacity of 865. The college offers education from age 4 through to 18, encompassing a Prep School, Senior School, and Sixth Form. The ethos of the college emphasises a holistic approach to education, where each student is valued as an individual, and their unique journeys are celebrated.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to foster academic ambition while nurturing personal growth, underpinned by strong religious values. The school prides itself on exemplary pastoral care, ensuring that students are supported in their educational and personal development. A range of extracurricular activities complements the academic programme, promoting well-rounded development.
St Columba's College is committed to preparing students for future success, with many graduates gaining places at prestigious universities and renowned apprenticeship opportunities. The college community is described as close-knit, where students are known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to foster academic ambition while nurturing personal growth, underpinned by strong religious values. The school prides itself on exemplary pastoral care, ensuring that students are supported in their educational and personal development. A range of extracurricular activities complements the academic programme, promoting well-rounded development.
St Columba's College is committed to preparing students for future success, with many graduates gaining places at prestigious universities and renowned apprenticeship opportunities. The college community is described as close-knit, where students are known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Useful links
- College Leadership Team & Governors (governance)
- Senior Curriculum Overview (sen)
- Transitioning to Senior (sen)
- Welcome to the Senior School (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Register here (calendar)
- Register here (calendar)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Our Policies (other)
- Terms & Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heathlands School (67.0)
- Watling View School (56.6)
- St Luke's School (55.8)
- Links Academy (50.8)
- Batchwood School (46.8)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 865
- Pupils
- 830
- Boys
- 702
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-12-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 830 | 702 | 128 | 865 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 818 | 722 | 96 | 865 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 760 | 728 | 32 | 865 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 760 | 728 | 32 | 865 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 750 | 747 | 3 | 865 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 797 | 797 | 0 | 865 | 0.00 |
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