Verulam School
URN: 137038 • St Albans AL1 4PR
Overview
- Name
- Verulam School
- URN
- 137038
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fergal Moane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727766100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brampton Road, St Albans AL1 4PR
Summary
Verulam School is a boys' secondary academy located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 984 pupils and a capacity for 1,135. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence through a well-structured curriculum and a variety of co-curricular activities. Verulam students are encouraged to develop their intellectual curiosity and ambition, which is reflected in the school's strong performance in GCSE, A-Level, and vocational courses.
The school's ethos is built around three core values: Excellence, Character, and Respect. These values guide students in their personal development, promoting positive moral attributes such as empathy, kindness, and integrity. Verulam aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for meaningful lives beyond school, encouraging them to embrace diversity and contribute positively to their communities.
Verulam School is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which includes ten schools across Hertfordshire. This partnership enhances the educational experience by providing a supportive network and shared resources, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs.
The school's ethos is built around three core values: Excellence, Character, and Respect. These values guide students in their personal development, promoting positive moral attributes such as empathy, kindness, and integrity. Verulam aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for meaningful lives beyond school, encouraging them to embrace diversity and contribute positively to their communities.
Verulam School is part of the Ambition Education Trust, which includes ten schools across Hertfordshire. This partnership enhances the educational experience by providing a supportive network and shared resources, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Open Evening Presentation 24th Sep 2025 If you missed our open evening presentation, please find a PDF version below (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Improvement Plan (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
- In-year Admissions (other)
- Admissions 2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Beaumont School (81.4)
- Sandringham School (81.0)
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (74.9)
- Sandringham School (70.2)
- St Albans Girls' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1135
- Pupils
- 984
- Boys
- 960
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 13.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 984 | 960 | 24 | 1135 | 13.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1023 | 1000 | 23 | 1135 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1081 | 1060 | 21 | 1135 | 12.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1081 | 1060 | 21 | 1135 | 12.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1064 | 1036 | 28 | 1135 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1062 | 1038 | 24 | 1135 | 8.10 |
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