The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.5
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
1%
40.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 791
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Mostyn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Edmund's College a selective school?
Yes. St Edmund's College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College currently has 791 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmund's College take?
St Edmund's College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College is in Ware, SG11 1DS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmund's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edmund's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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