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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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