About the school
St Albans High School for Girls is a selective independent day school for girls aged 4-18 in Hertfordshire. The Senior School admits at 11-16 and the school also has a Sixth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Mrs Ann Massey |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Senior Open Morning: Saturday 3 October 2026, 09.30–12.30. STAHS in Action: Tuesday 3 November 2026 and Wednesday 2 December 2026, 09.45–11.15. Individual tours available all year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free St Albans High School for Girls practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 5 Jan 2027 |
For Year 7 joining September 2027: scholarship information evening Wednesday 30 September 2026; optional entrance assessment taster days Saturday 10 October 2026 and Saturday 7 November 2026; scholarship and bursary application deadline Friday 13 November 2026; academic scholarship assessment and interview day Thursday 21 January 2027; entrance interviews and parent meetings Friday 22 and Monday 25 January 2027; offers made Friday 12 February 2027; meet us again for offer holders Tuesday 23 Febr
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