The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.9
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
43% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 830
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Karl Guest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 550m away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 635m away
St Albans School
Independent · 915m away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Watling View School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Primary · 1.2km away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Columba's College?
St Columba's College currently has 830 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's College take?
St Columba's College caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is St Columba's College?
St Columba's College is in St Albans, AL3 4AW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Columba's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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