About the school
St Albans School offers Lower School (11+), Third Form (13+) and Sixth Form (16+) admissions. The 11+ admissions page says there are approximately 80 places available to join First Form (Year 7) each year and that the 11+ assessment is completed online at St Albans School.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Joe Silvester |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Next Open Mornings: Saturday 19 September 2026 and Saturday 7 November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem Solving, Creative Comprehension |
📄 Free St Albans School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | Beechwood Park School pupils will benefit from a preferential admissions process that will, subject to meeting certain criteria, provide a seamless pathway between the two schools. |
| Places (Year 7) | 80 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 5 Dec 2026 |
The admissions page provided gives dates for entry in September 2027, not the upcoming 2028 entry cycle: registration deadline Friday 13 November 2026; 11+ Assessment Day Saturday 5 December 2026; supplementary day Tuesday 8 December 2026; interview day Tuesday 5 January 2027; scholarship assessment days across January 2027; offers day Friday 12 February 2027; offer holder evening Tuesday 23 February 2027; acceptance deadline Wednesday 3 March 2027. It also says open mornings will be on Saturday
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