About the school
St Columba’s College is a school in St Albans admitting boys and girls into Reception, Prep 1-6, Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. The site states Senior School entry is through an assessment at the College together with a face-to-face structured interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Karl Guest |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Getting To Know Us, Social night – Friday 13th November; Prep Open Morning – Friday 27th November.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
📄 Free St Columba's College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Applications are now open for September 2027 entry. The page lists older Senior School key dates: 11+ and 13+ Testing Day on Saturday 28th November and Saturday 5th December, interviews on Wednesday 2nd December, and offer letters on Friday 12th February, but no year is stated and these are not for the next entry year. Late applications may be considered for other year groups.
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