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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BOOKLET
ETHOS, AIMS AND VALUES
Motto • providing a safe and welcoming environment underpinned
by excellent pastoral care, supporting each pupil to be happy,
Non Nobis Nati (born not for ourselves) feel valued as an individual and, with appropriate guidance
and responsibilities, develop the self-confidence to become the
Ethos adult they wish to be, learning the importance of tolerance and
consideration towards others;
Over seventeen hundred years ago Saint Alban, a seeker after truth,
• providing expert advice so that pupils are ready to derive the
lived and died in this place. Today, more than one thousand years since
maximum benefit from their continuing education and are able to
its foundation, this School which bears his name continues to foster
make informed choices about their future career, and working in
scholarship and intellectual enquiry at the heart of an exceptional
partnership with parents to support pupils in their journey from
holistic education. Enriched by inspirational teaching, wide-ranging
childhood to adulthood, preparing them for their departure into
academic, cultural and sporting opportunities and strong pastoral
the adult world;
care our pupils develop a love of learning together with the values,
skills and qualities to enable them to live successful and happy adult • continuing the evolution of the School’s provision, striving for
lives in an ever-changing world, faithful to the altruism of our motto. excellence in all aspects of its operations, instilling the highest
standards of pupils’ behaviour, manners, dress and speech,
Vision together with encouragement of pride in self and School to
develop courteous, sociable and caring adults, and promoting the
To help each pupil flourish intellectually and personally, fulfilling
embodiment of the School’s values, in particular the importance of
their academic potential and developing self-knowledge and self-
the ethos of service to others in living a fulfilling life;
confidence in order to find meaning and purpose in life.
• furthering the tradition and heritage arising from the School’s
Goal historic links with the Abbey and the City of St Albans,
emphasising the importance to self and others of contributing to
To enhance the School’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading
the community, both inside and outside the School, and ensuring
institutions for academic excellence at the heart of an exceptional
that the wider community benefits from the work of the School, in
holistic and value-rich education that develops intellectual, personal
particular through partnership projects with state-sector schools
and interpersonal potential, attractive to pupils, parents and teachers
and wider outreach work;
from across the UK and around the world.
• widening entry via means-tested bursaries, where possible, for
Aims children with the potential to benefit from a St Albans School
education;
We aim to deliver our ethos, realise our vision and achieve our goal
by: • exercising a careful and responsible stewardship of the School’s
finances and facilities, ensuring the best-possible educational
• providing an education that inspires a love of learning and
value.
intellectual enquiry and enables pupils to develop independent,
searching minds in fulfilling their academic potential;
St Albans School Values
• offering a broad, flexible and forward-looking curriculum which
A St Albans School pupil is expected to display:
prepares pupils for success in academic and professional life and
leadership roles, enabling pupils to experience a wide variety of • Empathy, integrity and humility
sporting, cultural and other co-curricular activities in order to • Self-discipline and accountability
develop skills and interests beyond the classroom and the examined • Courage, courtesy and ambition
curriculum;
A St Albans School pupil is expected to be:
• providing teaching informed by excellent subject knowledge • Organised and punctual
and high expectations, which stimulates and challenges pupils • Mindful and motivated
and fosters innovation, imagination, skill, articulacy and flair, • Independent, industrious and inquisitive
along with pupils’ ability to reflect on their own performance and • Resilient, resourceful and reflective
progress;
• attracting and retaining highly-qualified, talented and well-
motivated staff who enjoy the responsibility of inspiring pupils
in accordance with the School’s ethos, and investing in their
professional training and development;
2ADMISSIONS POLICY ENTRY
• To gain admission, candidates must meet the required
standards in all aspects of the relevant admissions process.
At 11+
Pupils seeking entry to First Form (Yr 7) should normally be under
• When the number of candidates so qualified exceeds the
12 on 1st September of the year of entry. New pupils come from a
number of places available, an order of merit will be drawn
wide variety of state and independent junior schools following the
up to determine those candidates to whom offers of places
11+ Examination held on a Saturday in early January.
will be made initially.
There are tests in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning and
• When appropriate, a reserve list may be drawn up. Offers of
boys will undergo an interview; those who do well at this stage are
firm places may be made subsequently to candidates on the
asked to come back a week or so later to take part in a morning or
reserve list if vacancies arise. In these circumstances, because
afternoon of lessons.
a firm response will be required urgently and because some
candidates will already have accepted places at other schools, At 11+, scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the
it is not possible to provide an order of merit for the reserve selection process. There is no separate scholarship examination.
list. Boys should be registered by the end of November prior to the
entrance exam. Choral Scholarships are awarded on entry at 11+
Sibling Policy only, on the basis of audition. Those to whom awards are made
must first meet the academic criteria for entry in the 11+ entrance
A candidate who has a sibling currently attending St Albans
examination.
School and who has met the required standards in the admissions
process may be offered a place irrespective of position in the order
of merit.
At 13+
Pupils seeking entry to the Third Form (Yr 9) should normally
Bursary Policy be under 14 on 1st September of the year of entry. Candidates for
whom St Albans School is their first choice, will in most cases be
In accordance with our stated Equal Opportunities policy, St
interviewed and sit a preliminary assessment in English, Maths
Albans School admits pupils primarily on the basis of academic
and Verbal Reasoning in June of Year 7, following which an offer
ability. Thus, candidates for bursaries must first meet the School’s
of a place may be made.
academic requirements in the relevant admissions process.
Alternatively, candidates may sit the highly competitive combined
Having met these requirements, a candidate’s eligibility for a
Scholarship and Entrance Examination in January of the year of
bursary will be assessed in the light of the completed Confidential
entry. By this stage, however, the number of places available is
Statement of Financial Circumstances, and in the context of three
much reduced.
factors which have to be balanced:
1. The demonstrated ability to benefit from the education Sixth Form
provided at St Albans School.
Candidates for entry to the Sixth Form are interviewed from the
2. The level of financial assistance required by any one candidate. late Autumn Term onwards. On the basis of the interview and
reports from the candidate’s school, an offer of a place conditional
3. The principle of offering a degree of assistance to as many
on the achievement of certain grades at GCSE may be made. There
eligible candidates as is consistent with the available funds, to
is a scholarship examination in November.
enable as many pupils as possible to attend St Albans School
who would not otherwise be able to do so.
3STAFF
Headmaster Dr R G Hacksley BA, FRSA
Mr J W J Gillespie MA (Cantab), FRSA Mr J A Kerridge-Phipps MA
Mrs J M Shelley BA
Second Master Mr M H Wass BA
Ms M Jones BSc
Geography
Deputy Head Academic Miss C E Whittle MA*
Mr M E Davies MA, MEd Ms L H M Andrews BSc, Deputy Head of Lower School, Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Senior Master Mr J P Hickman MSc (Oxon), FRGS
Mr P W Taylor BEd Mr C C Johnston MA, FRGS, Deputy Head of Middle School
Mr J N Orme BSc, FRGS
Head of Sixth Form
Mr G J Walker MA, FRSA History
Mr P Middleton MA*
Head of Middle School
Mr A C Alcoe MA, Head of Government and Politics
Mr G D Nichols BA
Mr D J Forbes-Whitehead BA, Housemaster of Hampson
Mrs A J Gregory BA
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular and Head of Third Form
Miss G J M Hodson, MA
Mr G S Burger HDip Ed (SA), MEd
Miss E L Milton MA
Head of Lower School Mrs V J Saunders MEd, BA
Mr D Swanson Dip RADA Mr G J Walker MA, FRSA, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs M Webb MA
Assistant Head - Higher Education and Careers
Dr R G Hacksley BA, FRSA Maths
Mr L V Robinson BSc*
Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning Mr A J T Arnold MEng
Mrs V J Saunders MEd, BA Mr C D Bradnam BEng
Mr G S Burger HDip Ed (SA), MEd
Assistant Head – Safeguarding and Wellbeing Mr I Charlesworth MA
Mrs H J Robertson BEng Mr C J Ellegard BSc, DipEng (Auckland)
Mrs T J Gott BSc, ARCS, Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications Miss Z E Harris BA
Ms A J Crombie BA Miss J Higgins BSc, ARCM
Mrs K E Penfold BSc
Art Mrs H J Robertson BEng
Mrs S J Forbes-Whitehead BA* Dr J H Saunders MA (Cantab), PGDip (GSMD), Data and Curriculum
Ms E C L M Lerche-Lerchenborg MA Manager
Mr F G D Tozzi, BSc, Ad Dip Tech Ed
Classics
Dr D M Young MSc
Mrs V L Ginsburg BA*
Mr E J L Baker MA Modern Languages
Mr M E Davies MA Mr J R Russ BA,* Head of French
Mr D M Rowland MA, Deputy Head of Middle School Mr K J Squibb BA, Head of German
Mr R S Metcalfe-Shaw BA, Head of Spanish
Computing
Miss C Bowie BA
Ms R A D’Cruz MSc*
Mrs C E Coudert BA
Mr C P A Gould BSc, Director of e-Learning
Dr J P Dray MA, Head of Oxbridge Applications
Mrs A Gudgin BSc
Ms A Marcos García, Licenciada en Economía MBA
Design & Technology Mrs G Renz MA, MPhil
Mr D J Phillips BA* Ms J L Shen, MA
Mr O S Omoyeni BA Mrs D P L McGorrian BA, French Assistant
Mr P W Taylor BEd, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs P Gamble BA, German Assistant
Mrs M Tamaral-Ramirez BA, Spanish Assistant
Drama
Ms L J Hanneghan-Birt BA* Music
Miss R O Olaleye BA Mr M R Stout BMus,* Director of Music
Mr D Swanson Dip RADA, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr T H Young MA, PG Dip, Head of Academic Music
Mr P F G Craig BMus
Economics
Mrs L A Bonner MA* Physical Education
Mr S J Cope BA Mr M J Langston BSc,* Director of Sport, Head of Academic PE
Mr J Fabinger BSc Mr J R White BSc, Assistant Director of Sport
Mr G D Nichols BA, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms V L Sandell BSc, Head of Girls’ Games
Mr A Rowley BA Mr K P P Bracken LLB
Mr N P Webb BSc Mr R D Daurge BSc, Housemaster of Marsh
Mr M C Ilott
English Mr D G Odgers, HDip Ed (SA)
Mr J D Hughes BA* Mr T R Smith BSc
Dr M C Brereton MA, Deputy Head of Sixth Form Mr J F Walmsley BSc
Mr N J Cassidy BA, Head of Publications
Mr S R Fraczek MA
4Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Bursary Secretary
Mrs C A Malacrida MA* Mrs R Howard
Ms R C Birch BA, Deputy Head of Lower School
The Revd Dr C D Pines MB, BS, MA, Deputy Head of Sixth Form Sixth Form and Careers Administrator
Mrs C Kemp
Science
Dr J E Eastmond MA (Cantab),* Head of Biology Music Administrator
Dr K A Agyei-Owusu MSc, Head of Chemistry Ms S Lonie, BCom, Dip M
Mr G Spencer BSc, Acting Head of Physics, Deputy Head of Third Form
Dr F Bár Dipl.-Math. Fees & Bursaries Administrator
Ms T E A Cheney MSc, Deputy Head of Sixth Form Mrs J Parrington
Dr L F Gray BSc, Housemaster of Hawking, Head of PSHEE
School Shop Manager
Miss L J Hickey BSc
Ms L Collins
Miss S A Hull BSc, MEd
Mrs J M Jex BSc Receptionists
Ms M Jones BSc, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms A Finley
Mrs L I Murphy BA (SA) Miss H O’Keeffe
Mrs S J Offord BSc
Mr D S Russell MChem Head of IT Services
Dr B C Scott BSc Mr R E Hagon BA
Dr I M Shillcock BSc, Housemaster of Renfrew
Dr R E Tanner BSc, Director of Cross-Curricular Learning Head of Estates
Mr J W E Turley BSc Mr G Douglas
Mr G P Tyley MA
Librarians
Learning Support Dr H McCabe BA, MLIS*
Mr A J Bateman BA, Dip SpLD* Ms M Coffey BA
Mrs A Game BA, MEd (Cant) NASENCo, DipSpLD Mrs S Feyisetan BSc
Mrs C Gillespie
Mrs M Godfrey Graduate Assistants
Mr J J Fisher, BA
Public Examinations Mr D C Learoyd BSc
Mr C J Ellegard BSc, DipEng (Auckland)
Mrs N M Gull * denotes Head of Department or Faculty
Mrs T J Gott BSc, ARCS
Marketing, Admissions and Communications Office Board of Governors
Ms A J Crombie BA, Director of Marketing, Admissions and Chairman: Sir R A Gardner, FCCA, FCGI
Communications Vice Chairs: Ms L M Ainsworth MA (Oxon)
Mrs M Davey BA, Registrar Lt Col M W S Cawthorne RM (retd.)
Mrs R Hawkes BA, Marketing and Communications Manager Mr A L Dalwood BSc, MA (Cantab), CFA (UK)
Mrs T Selwyn BCompt, CA (SA), Acting Registrar Ms A Hurst, BA, CIPD
Mrs A Rana BA, Admissions Assistant Mr R R Lucas BEng
Prof J P Luzio MA, PhD, FMedSci
Development Office Mr S Majumdar BA
Mrs K Gray BSc, Development Director Mr C McIntyre BA
Mr C J Harbour BA, Alumni Relations and Development Manager Mr N C Moore LLB MA CNAA
Miss S L Osborne MA, Alumni Relations and Development Assistant Mrs C Pomfret MA (Oxon), ACA
Mrs S Gregory, School Archivist Mr M E Punt MA (Oxon), MSc, PGCE
Mr A Woodgate BA, MRICS
Chaplain
The Revd Dr C D Pines MB, BS, MA
School Medical Officer
Advisory Council
Dr T Jollyman MB, ChB, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG The Mayor of St Albans
The Dean of St Albans
School Nurses The President of the Old Albanian Association
Mrs V Blackman RGN Mr P G Brown
Mrs S M Hughes RGN, RSCN Mr O King, MRICS
Mrs C Russell RGN, DN Mr C Oglethorpe
Mr P M Rattle BA
Combined Cadet Force Mr L Sinclair BSc, MRICS
OC CCF Lt Col K J Everitt, Duke of Edinburgh Manager Mr B C Walker BA PGCE CELTA
SSI CCF WO1 W J Wilson His Honour Keith Wilding (retd. Circuit Judge)
Head of Partnership and Community Links
Mrs J Roberts BA, MEd Bursar and Clerk to the Governors
Mr R J Hepper MA (Cantab), FCA
Headmaster’s PA Correspondence Address of the Chairman of Governors:
Mrs L Arnull c/o The Clerk to the Governors, St Albans School, Abbey Gateway,
St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB
Senior Leadership Team Secretary
Mrs S Kirby
5SCHOOL ORGANISATION
Pastoral In the Sixth Form, boys and girls are required to dress appropriately
for a professional business environment.
Our pastoral structure aims to ensure the personal welfare of all
Further details can be found in the School Regulations.
our pupils as well as their academic development within a caring
environment.
Daily Timetable
The form structure at St Albans School equates as follows to
The School day is structured as follows:
national year groupings:
8.35 Registration
Yr7 - Yr11 = First-Fifth Form
8.45 Period 0
Yr12/13 = Lower/Upper Sixth Form
9.15 Period 1
Each boy in the First to Fifth Form is in a form group of around 23
with a tutor who guides his pastoral and academic welfare, under 10.10 Period 2
the leadership of the Head of Section, a teacher with particular
11.20 Period 3
skill and experience in meeting the needs of these age ranges. The
Head of Lower School looks after the First and Second Forms and 12.15 Period 4
the Head of Middle School is responsible for the Fourth and Fifth
2.05 Registration 2
Forms. The Head of Third Form has particular responsibility for
the induction of the significant number of new boys who arrive at 2.15 Period 5
the 13+ entry point.
3.10 Period 6
Sixth Form tutor groups typically number around 14 and the Head
of Sixth Form manages a team of about 20 tutors. The welfare Sanctions
of pupils new to the School in the Sixth Form is overseen by a
The code of behaviour set out in the School Regulations is
teacher, who is one of the Deputy Heads of Sixth Form.
underpinned by a system of detentions, ranging from 30 minutes
The School Nurses look after pupils’ medical welfare. There is a on a weekday lunchtime to catch up with late or poor work, to
full-time Chaplain who oversees our links with the Abbey, and the three hours on a Saturday morning for very serious or repeated
School also employs a professional counsellor, to whom pupils can misdemeanours. In rare and/or extreme cases, pupils may be
turn for advice. suspended or expelled. The full Promoting Good Behaviour and
Sanctions policy is available on request.
Child Protection
The School’s current Child Protection (Safeguarding) Policy is
Houses
available in the Policies section of our website. We encourage a sense of belonging and participation within the
School through the House system. Each of our pupils is allocated
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with responsibility to one of the four Houses on entering the School: Hampson,
for Child Protection matters within the School is currently Mrs Hawking, Marsh or Renfrew. A variety of activities brings together
J Robertson, Assistant Head – Safeguarding and Wellbeing. The pupils of different ages. These range from sporting competition to
Deputy DSL’s are Ms M Jones (Second Master), Mr P Taylor Music and Drama Festivals and charitable fundraising.
(Senior Master), Mr G Walker (Head of Sixth Form), Mr G
Nichols (Head of Middle School), Mr D Swanson (Head of Lower Catering
School) and Ms L Andrews (Deputy Head of Lower School).
A wide range of nutritious lunches are offered by the School’s
Policies caterers, who also provide a popular breakfast service first thing
in the morning. Sixth Formers have their own café in the Sixth
Please see the Policies page in the Information section of our Form Centre.
website for details of the policies made available to parents.
Dress Code
In the First to Fifth Forms, pupils wear the school uniform of
school blazer, plain mid grey trousers, white shirt, school or
House tie, dark socks and plain black polished leather shoes. From
January in the Fifth Form, at the Headmaster’s discretion, boys
may wear a dark suit.
6CURRICULUM AND CO-CURRICULAR
Subjects in the First to Third Combined Cadet Force
Forms The Army and RAF are both represented in our thriving
Combined Cadet Force. In addition to regular exercises we
In the First and Second Forms, as well as the core subjects of
undertake frequent visits to camps in the UK and abroad and
English, Mathematics and Science, pupils all study the humanities,
benefit from the advice of visiting UK and NATO forces officers.
technology and the expressive arts and can select from a range
of modern and classical languages. In the Third Form, pupils
continue with the core subjects of English, Mathematics and
Community Link
Science and with the humanities and choose from a range of the Community Link is an activity in which our students provide
technical and expressive arts and languages. weekly help and support to the local community. Placements are
in Care Homes working with the elderly and in special schools
Subjects at (I)GCSE supporting children with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Pupils also offer assistance to a variety of other local charitable
All pupils take Mathematics, English, English Literature, Biology,
organisations and host a Christmas Party for elderly residents in
Chemistry, Physics and a Modern Language as their core
the community.
(I)GCSE subjects. Pupils choose three further option subjects
from a further Modern Language (French, German, Mandarin
Chinese, Spanish), Art, Computing, Design and Technology,
Drama
Drama, Economics, Geography, Greek, History, Latin, Music, Outside of Drama lessons, there are frequent opportunities
Physical Education and Religious Studies. Mathematics is taken for pupils to get involved with performances, both on stage
early, in January of the Fifth Form. and backstage. There is a major whole-school production each
November as well as various smaller shows at other times of the
Subjects at A Level year including the National Theatre Connections Festival and the
Shakespeare Schools Festival. Students on exam courses get to
Pupils can choose freely from a wide range of subjects in the Sixth
work with theatre professionals during practical workshops and
Form, including Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation,
the Lower Sixth A Level group get to take a production to the
Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics,
Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
English Literature, French, Geography, German, Greek, History,
Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Physical
Education, Physics, Politics, Religious Studies and Spanish. All
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
students embark on an Extended Project, which develops their Any of these activities can be used towards the Gold level of
planning and research skills and enables them to work on an area The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Many activities specifically
of personal interest. tailored for the Award are also available, including First Aid
and a wide range of expeditions. St Albans School is an Award
Learning Support Operating Authority and our record of Award winners at Silver
and Gold level is impressive. The Award has four sections:
All pupils on entry to the First and Third Forms and Lower
Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions, which take
Sixth are tested for signs of dyslexia and similar conditions. The
place in Wales, Scotland, France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain.
Learning Support Co-ordinator advises parents when further
At Gold Level a residential project also has to be completed.
investigation seems appropriate and some extra support is
available within school.
Environmental
Homework The Environmental Group is a member of the British Trust for
Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) and aims to foster awareness of
Homework is set and marked regularly to a published timetable.
local conservation issues and help the community by participating
The School Library is open and supervised until 6pm most
in schemes that improve the local environment. Recent projects
evenings, to provide an opportunity for pupils to work in a quiet
have included constructing a woodland walk on the School site
environment, with reference books and the internet on hand for
to increase biodiversity and assisting with conservation work in
research.
Verulamium Park, such as clearing vegetation and planting trees.
Charities Marketing
The Charities Committee, overseen by a member of staff, co-
Sixth Formers have the opportunity to learn how the School
ordinates a number of fund-raising events largely organised by
communicates and markets itself to both current and prospective
pupils, for chosen charities. Small, form-based events to whole-
parents. Pupils gain an understanding of our Marketing and
school events raise thousands of pounds each year.
7Communications strategies and tactics and the channels and
platforms we utilise. In this activity, pupils drive the content
Sport
we produce and share with parents in The Voice, the School’s PE lessons take place in the Sports Centre, while games afternoons
digital newsletter. News and stories include School trips, events, are usually based at the Woollam Playing Fields, to which pupils
productions and concerts, national days the School recognises travel by coach. There are regular after-school training sessions
and celebrates as well as topics or issues our Sixth Formers are and representative teams in rugby, hockey, cricket, football,
interested in or passionate about. netball, lacrosse, table tennis, tennis, badminton, skiing, basketball,
athletics, and cross country. A strong fixture list features local and
Museum and Archives national opposition, and there are frequent sports tours around the
country and abroad. Recently, different sports teams have visited
St Albans School is one of the oldest in the country and as such,
Australia, South America, France, Italy, Sri Lanka and the USA.
it has a very rich heritage. The School Museum and Archives can
offer research and curatorial positions to those interested. The role
involves basic curatorial activities and requires pupils to follow
Trips
archival guidelines for cataloguing and conservation, setting up As well as sporting tours, skiing trips and Duke of Edinburgh’s
small exhibitions and producing catalogues for these exhibitions. Award expeditions, several academic departments arrange trips in
A strong knowledge and interest in history, combined with the this country and abroad, to provide pupils with a wider cultural
patience for meticulous research, fact finding and understanding perspective. These regularly include, for example, Languages
various historic writing styles is a must. A sensitivity to artefact/ trips to France, Germany and Spain, History trips to France and
archival handling is required and the willingness to help out with Belgium, Art trips to Holland and Spain, Economics trips to Italy
group tours for both the School and the general public is desirable. and the USA, and Classics trips to Italy and Greece.
Music The School is adhering to the Government’s travel advice for
educational settings and at this time, we are not planning for any
As well as the curricular music lessons, a wide range of instruments trips in 2020-2021.
are taught by visiting instrumental teachers, outside of lesson
time and Music plays an important role in the co-curricular Careers Guidance
life at the School. There are many opportunities to participate
There is an extensive support programme throughout the School
in ensembles, from the School Choir, through to the Chamber
to give the information, advice and opportunities for personal
Orchestra and String Quartets as well as the School Jazz Band
reflection so necessary for future higher education or careers
and pupils’ own rock bands. Pupils give regular concerts, and the
choices and for preparing pupils for the world of work. The careers
Music Department has a policy of staging concerts given by young
programme is run by the Assistant Head - Higher Education and
professional musicians.
Careers and what follows below is a very brief overview of the
Partnership provision offered to students.
St Albans School is delighted to be working together in mutually- From the First Form, students have access to the Unifrog platform
beneficial partnerships with local state schools, sharing expertise, and, in the First and Second Forms, spend time focusing on personal
best practice and facilities to the benefit of the children and skills and start investigating career pathways whilst developing
schools involved. Our thriving Partnership Scheme offers Sixth presentation skills. Third Formers explore competencies further,
Form pupils the opportunity to work with local Primary School have a team building day and complete the Morrisby Aspirations
children, either helping as classroom assistants, sports coaches, questionnaire to identify their personal strengths and interests
book club leaders or maths mentors. Pupils also get involved by and possible career and higher education choices.
assisting St Albans School staff with the delivery of Masterclasses The Fourth Form have a goal setting day, complete the Morrisby
on site, offering teachers an extra pair of hands and sharing their Aptitude Test and have follow-up interviews with tutors and staff
passion for the subject with the younger children. to guide thinking regarding future plans. All Fifth Form boys are
Publications offered guidance on CV writing and A Level choices for Sixth
Form study through close liaison between the Form Tutors and
A small group of Sixth Form students takes an active role in the the Head and Deputy Heads of Sixth Form.
Publications Department, writing for and producing the annual
Students who join us in the Sixth Form sit the Morrisby Aptitude
School magazine, The Albanian. Extensive use is made of the
Test, if this was not completed at their previous school. In the
Apple computer network as students learn to write, edit, design
Lower Sixth, students are expected to complete a week’s work
and produce layouts to tight deadlines. Some other students work
experience in the Autumn half term and in June, they participate
with staff on developing the School’s e-learning provision.
8in a two day Higher Education and Careers Conference. Students
in the Upper Sixth are given extensive assistance in completing
applications to universities in the UK and abroad, and other
pathways, such as Degree Apprenticeships, are also supported.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
subjects are widely followed (with nearly 40% of our students
going on to study STEM- related degree courses). We promote
Headstart Courses and run after-school STEM clubs in the Second
and Third Form.
All students have access to an extensive library of resources and
targeted Careers Evenings are organised at least twice a year for
students and parents in the Fourth Form and above, in areas
such as Finance and the City, Law, Medicine or Science and
Engineering. Each year we also invite Old Albanians, who are still
at university, to return to talk about their courses and experiences.
The close relationship with our Development Office provides
a strong link with our Old Albanians and up-to-date advice on
courses and careers.
Old Albanians
Old Albanian Association, of which all leavers become life
members free of charge, offers a wide range of social and sporting
activities based at the OA Pavilion at the Woollam Playing Fields.
9SCHOOL BUS ARRANGEMENTS
The following coach services are available for travel to and from
the School; for further details of the routes and timings, please
contact the Bursary Secretary or check on the website.
ROUTES (am/pm)
Cuffley
Dunstable/ Markyate/ Redbourn
HITCHIN
Enfield
Hadley Wood Stevenage
DUNSTABLE LUTON
Hatch End/Stanmore
Knebworth
Hertford Markyate
Welwyn
Harpenden
HERTFORD
Hitchin M1
WELWYN GARDEN
CITY
Wheathampstead
Luton/ Harpenden Redbourn ST
ALBANS
HEMEL
M10
HEMPSTEAD
Mill Hill
A1(M)
CUFFLEY
Kings Potters Bar
Watford - Route 1 Langley Radlett
M25
ENFIELD
WATFORD
Watford - Route 2 Elstree Cockfosters
Winchmore
Hill
Southgate
Rickmansworth
Whetstone
Wheathampstead Stanmore MILL HILL
HATCH END
Whetstone
Late Coaches
Late Coaches depart from the School at 6.05pm every night.
For further details on routes and timings, please contact the
Bursary Secretary, Mrs Howard: transport@st-albans.herts.sch.uk.
10HIGHER EDUCATION DESTINATIONS
OF OLD ALBANIANS 2019
Name Destination Subject
Elene Abeywickrama Nottingham Trent University Biomedical Engineering
Raiyan Adamjee Royal Holloway, University of London Psychology
Ken Adigwe University of Southampton Biomedical Sciences
Seb Adolph University of Nottingham Law
George Adshead University of Bath Mechanical Engineering
Isabelle Aiyetigbo University of Kent Accounting and Finance and Economics with a Year in Industry
Lara Al-Ayoubi University of Nottingham Law
Elizabeth Andrews Applying 2020
Natalia Andronikou University of Nottingham Law
Athena Antoni University of Nottingham Philosophy
Ellen Archer University of Birmingham Geography with Year Abroad
Noah Arthur-Tinworth University of Nottingham Industrial Economics
Tom Attfield University of Nottingham Mechanical Engineering
Alex Avraam European University, Cyprus Dentistry
Jack Ballard Nottingham Trent University Film and TV and Philosophy
Cameron Barford University of Edinburgh Sport and Recreation Management
Sam Bentley Northumbria University Computer and Information Technology (with Foundation Year)
Harrison Berger Nottingham Trent University Property Finance and Investment
Luke Boy University of Nottingham Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry
Fabian Breen Durham University Chemistry
Will Brown University of Nottingham French Studies
Hugo Buckland University of Nottingham Politics and International Relations
Laura Bury University of Bath Politics and International Relations.
Tommy Caffery University of Leeds Theoretical Physics
Hugo Carpenter Applying 2020
Dimitri Chamay Imperial College London Mathematics and Computer Science
Alex Charlton University of Warwick Economics
Louis Childs University of Aberdeen Engineering (Civil and Structural)
Erin Clifford University of Nottingham Philosophy and Theology
Ellie Collins University of Nottingham Philosophy
James Cooper University of Leeds Law
Ellie Cotter University of Exeter English
Henry Couchman University of Southampton Electronic Engineering
Chris Coudert University of Nottingham Modern Languages with Translation
Jamie Daniel University of Bath Integrated Design Engineering (with Placement)
Will Davis Loughborough University Geography
Harriet Day University of Nottingham Sociology
Lucas De Jarne Applying 2020
Kieran De Paul University of Nottingham Medicine BMBS (Nottingham/Derby pathway)
Marcus Deans University of Leeds Politics
Emma Dobbs University of Leeds Business Management and Philosophy
Ben Drew University of Exeter Politics and International Relations
Ollie Duthie University of Exeter Economics
Nicholas Efstratiou University of East Anglia Modern Language with Management Studies
Timi Erinle Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Economics and Finance
Bruno Esses University of Exeter Business Economics
Tom Farlow University of Oxford Theology and Religion
Sam Frost Durham University Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Mia Fuell University of Manchester Philosophy and Politics
Cameron Furley University of Nottingham Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Lawrence Gallagher University of Southampton Politics and International Relations
Grace Gallagher-Hall University of Exeter Classical Studies
Patrick Gannon University of Nottingham Economics
11Name Destination Subject
Charlotte Gass UCL (University College London) Philosophy
Oliver Gates University of Oxford Engineering
Aaron Graft Applying 2020
Jess Gray University of Birmingham International Relations
David Groves Applying 2020
Ellie Hancock University of Southampton Business Management with Placement
Georgia Harris University of Nottingham Animal Science
George Hawkins Mountview Drama School
Matt Hill Loughborough University Sport and Exercise Science
Ana Hill Lopez-Menchero University of Leeds History
Thomas Hillman University of Cambridge Mathematics
Lucy Hilton University of Cambridge Geography
James Holden University of Bristol Geography with Quantitative Research Methods
Ben Hosking University of York Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Louis Howard University of Manchester Management (International Business Economics)
Alex Howe University of Leeds Languages and Cultures
Ollie Huang Durham University Mathematics (4 years)
Ollie Hubbard University of Nottingham Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Greg Hurley University of Stirling Sport Business Management
Dillon Jagsi University of Exeter Business Economics
Meg Jarman University of Manchester Medicine
Sam Jarman University of Sheffield Architecture
Freya Jennings-Mares University of Southampton Law
Matthew Kaltsoyannis University of Leeds Chemistry
Joshua Kerr Cardiff University Economics/Philosophy
Saleem Khan University of East Anglia Accounting and Management
Joseph Kilcoyne University of Nottingham Economics
Louisa Kumar University of Nottingham Geography
Jessica Laitner University of Birmingham Physiotherapy
Hana Lalani University of Bath International Management
Oliver Larsson Nottingham Trent University Global Studies and Media
Darian Lawrence Coventry University Manufacturing Engineering
Angelos Lazari University of Nottingham Economics and Philosophy
Charles Le Couilliard University of Exeter History
Isabella Lombardelli University of Nottingham Philosophy
Sofia Loreti University of Nottingham Management
Saul Lotzof Applying 2020
Ed Loucaides University of Oxford Engineering
Jake Maries University of Leeds Economics and Finance
Michael Marsh University of Reading Business and Management with Placement Year
Holly Maughan University of Leeds Civil Engineering with Project Management
Josh M’Caw University of Southampton Electronic Engineering (4 years)
Jemma McCall University of Exeter History and International Relations
Harry McGowan University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Accounting and Finance (with Placement)
Connor McGuigan Swansea University Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year
Arte McKee University of Nottingham Philosophy
Marley McKellar University of East Anglia Economics
Madoc Miller University of Bristol Medicine - MBChB Standard entry (5 years)
Adam Miller-Rosenthal Flight School
Bella Milner University of Birmingham Political Science and Philosophy
Kavi Mistry University of Nottingham Classical Civilisation
Massimiliano Morsia Royal Holloway, University of London Business and Management
12Name Destination Subject
Krishnan Mulholland University of Cambridge Classics
Alex Nejad University of Exeter Medicine
India Newland Leeds College of Music Music (Popular with Jazz)
Daniel Norcliffe University of Bristol Geography
Ralphael Obadiaru University of Nottingham Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year
Kwame Ofori Lancaster University Business Management
Ayo-Oluwa Olukotun London School of Economics and Mathematics and Economics
Political Science (University of London)
Stephen Oluwatunmise UCL (University College London) Engineering (Mechanical)
Debo Onanuga University of York Accounting, Business Finance and Management
Nihal Parmar City, University of London Investment and Financial Risk Management
Will Payne University of Liverpool Computer Science
Tom Pazzi-Axworthy University of the West of England Audio and Music Technology
Lydia Pontefract University of Nottingham Geography
Dulcie Price University of Bristol Physics and Philosophy
Joseph Rabey University of Bristol French and Spanish (4 years)
Justin Ram University of East Anglia Business Finance and Management
Fadhl Razali Durham University Japanese Studies (with Year Abroad)
Ciaran Reed University of Leeds Politics
Leah Refson University of Nottingham Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
Louis Rhydderch University of Exeter Economics
Lorenzo Rossi Royal Veterinary College Bioveterinary Sciences
Robin Sargeson Nottingham Trent University Broadcast Journalism
Mike Seddon University of Manchester Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Jasmine Shiolou Applying 2020
Ben Skinner University of Nottingham Economics
Jade Smith University of Bristol Biology
Edward Smith University of Exeter History with Study Abroad
Sam Stern Applying 2020
George Stockbridge University of Bath Physics with Astrophysics.
Felix Suttcliffe Applying 2020
Alasdair Taylor Durham University Mathematics (4 years)
Louis Taylor Durham University Geography
Alice Temple University of Birmingham English
Xavier Thomas University of Birmingham Biochemistry
Owen Tyley University of Bristol Mechanical Engineering
Millie Vickerstaff Durham University Classics
Edward Vickery Durham University Liberal Arts
Tom Walter Cardiff University Politics/Religious Studies
Oliver Walters University of Nottingham Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics
Joseph Walton University of Exeter History
Brendan Warren Durham University Mathematics (3 years)
Archie Wilks University of Liverpool Politics and Business Studies
Florence Williams University of Manchester Medicine
Annie Willis University of Cambridge Natural Sciences
Elly Wood University of Bristol Economics
Ben Yurkwich University of Bristol Economics and Accounting
13RESULTS IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS
Summary of Statistics
Results in Public Examinations
Form V - GCSE
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Candidature
141 133 131 134 122
Percentage of grades A*-C /9-4 99 100 99.4 99.8 100
Percentage of grades A*-A/9-7 77 84 82 81 88
Percentage of candidates gaining grades A*-C /9-4 in
100 100 99 100 100
at least 5 subjects
Percentage of candidates gaining A*-C /9-4 in
100 100 100 100 100*
Mathematics
Percentage of candidates gaining grades A*-C/9-4 in
100 99 100 100 100
English
Upper VI - A Level
Candidature 143 137 154 152 156
Average UCAS points per candidate,
including AS 435.1 150.7 163.1 ** 144.9** 150.3**
Percentage pass rate 100 100 100 100 100
Percentage of grades A*-B at A Level 94 91 88 82 91
* Mathematics examinations taken in January 2020
** Please note the UCAS points system has now changed. An A grade at A Level is now worth 48 UCAS points (prior to 2016 it was 120).
Further details about examination results can be found on the School’s website.
14A LEVEL 2020
The Government announcement in March that the Summer 2020 public examinations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation
came as a significant disappointment to our A Level candidates who were approaching the final stages of their preparations for these
important examinations. We shared their frustration but were proud of the dignity and good grace they demonstrated in accepting and
adjusting to the particular consequences for them of the unprecedented circumstances.
The School followed carefully and professionally the alternative processes put in place by Ofqual and the examination boards, submitting
Centre Assessment Grades and Rank Orders in June in accordance with their requirements. It subsequently emerged that in awarding
grades they were placing greater reliance on their statistical modelling. On 17 August it was announced that the grade awarded would
be the higher of the Centre Assessment Grade and the Calculated Grade.
Jonathan Gillespie, Headmaster of St Albans School, commented:
“It is important that this year’s unique grading process enables students to progress to the next stage of their education as planned. Whilst
the circumstances of this year’s A Level results’ day are very different to what anyone would have anticipated or wished, we recognise its
significance for our leavers. Our warm congratulations go to the many candidates whose fine achievements are just as significant as in more
normal times, and we wish them every happiness and success at university. We recognise that some of our pupils might be disappointed by
their awarded grades, and we are providing them with support and guidance about their next step.”
A LEVEL (not including Extended Project)
Candidature 156
Total entries 490
Percentage pass rate 100
Percentage grades A*, A & B 91
Percentage grades A* & A 72
Percentage grade A* 37
UCAS points per entry 47.9
UCAS points per candidate 150.3
A LEVEL (including Extended Project)
UCAS points per entry 47.9
UCAS points per candidate 157.6
Pupils awarded 4 or more A*s include: Scott Brice, Alex Destro, Charlotte Freeman, Toby Harris, Will Holmes, Matt Hoole, Ronak
Parikh, Max Robertson, Samrahn Sandhu, Michael Snow, Ben Solomons and Mia Thwaites.
Pupils awarded 3 A*s include: Georgie Andrews, Polly Crowther, Lawrence Cutler, Stephanie Da-Silva, Jamie Deane, Robbie English,
Steven Furlong, George Glanville, Ben Griggs, Gabriel Hart, Mariella Hextall, Matt Irani, Alex Jennings, Will Kelsey, Conor McCabe,
Danny McCurley, Robert Moye, Ayo Odunaiya, Harry Parker, Sebastian Reddy, James Tudor and Katie Yang.
Pupils awarded 2 A*s include: Anna Armstrong, Mirai Bamgboye, Ellie Bevan, Freya Bienfait, Taylor Burdett, Ben Cooper, Jared Craib,
Hugh Craig, Joshua Halstead, Thomas Harris, James Liu, George Mangan, Arjan Matharu, Cameron Mestchian, Matthew Rayner,
Michael Ripper, Gracie Thornham and Ollie Twinberrow.
15GCSE 2020
The Government announcement in March that the Summer 2020 public examinations were cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation
came as a significant disappointment to our GCSE candidates who were approaching the final stages of their preparations for these
important examinations. We shared their frustration but were proud of the dignity and good grace they demonstrated in accepting and
adjusting to the particular consequences for them of the unprecedented circumstances.
The School followed carefully and professionally the alternative processes put in place by Ofqual and the examination boards, submitting
Centre Assessment Grades and Rank Orders in June in accordance with their requirements. It subsequently emerged that in awarding
grades they were placing greater reliance on their statistical modelling. On 17 August it was announced that the grade awarded would
be the higher of the Centre Assessment Grade and the Calculated Grade.
Jonathan Gillespie, Headmaster of St Albans School, commented:
“It is important that this year’s unique grading process enables students to progress to the next stage of their education as planned. Whilst
the circumstances of this year’s GCSE results’ day are very different to what anyone would have anticipated or wished, we recognise its
significance for our candidates. Our warm congratulations go to the many candidates whose fine achievements are just as significant as in
more normal times, and we wish them well as they move into the Sixth Form and embrace the exciting challenges of study at A Level. We
recognise that some of our pupils might be disappointed by their awarded grades and we are providing them with support and guidance and,
where appropriate, flexibility about their next steps.”
GCSE
Candidature 122
Total entries 1206
Percentage grades A* to C/9-4 100
Percentage grade A*-A/9-7 88
Percentage grade A*/9-8 69
Percentage gaining A*-C/9-4 in at least 5 subjects 100
Percentage gaining 9-4 in English 100
Percentage gaining A*-C/9-4 in Mathematics * 100
* Mathematics examinations taken in January 2020
Pupils awarded straight 9s and 8s include: Alexander Backhaus, Jonathan Baddon, Charlie Bracken, Oscar Brice, Louie Burns, Tom
Buyers, Alex Clifton, Jack Cullen, Daniel Edwards, Thomas Gates, Edward Gray, Bob Guy, Robert Heaney, Praneel Jani, Edgar Jasko,
Jack Lake, Jonathan Lee, Arjun Manoj Nair, Jack Neild, George Payne, Cameron Randhawa, Will Ridout, Arthur Roberts, Adam Sallie,
Joseph Saunders, Aidan Tanner, Oscar Tansley, Joshua Trewin, Alex Tudor, Jamie Tyldesley, Alek Wegenek, Meth Wijeyekoon and
George Williams.
16SCHOOL FEES AND REGISTRATION
Fees are payable on the first day of each term and no refund can be Optional School Fees Protection Scheme: 1.5% of the school fee.
made in cases of illness or absence. Details of an insurance scheme
The following are variable costs and the figures given are indicative
covering this are available.
only:
A reduction of 5% is made for entrants who already have a brother
School coach service: between £9.12 and £11.43 per day depending
or sister in the School. Tuition fees are subject to annual review,
on the route.
but in exceptional circumstances more frequent consideration
may be necessary. School meals: a three course meal from a selection of different
options at the Refectory - £4.33 per day, paid on a termly basis.
Details of an insurance scheme which enable parents to plan for
School meals are compulsory for First to Fourth Forms.
future school fees are available from the Bursar.
A full term’s notice, in writing, is required before a pupil leaves. Visiting the School
Otherwise a term’s fees may be charged.
During these socially-distanced times, we are keen to ensure that
A pupil may be required to leave if, in the opinion of the prospective parents at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry still have
Headmaster, his or her progress no longer justifies attendance at the opportunity to find out more about our superb school, before
the School or his or her influence is damaging to the welfare of we are able to reopen to visitors. You can view our Virtual Open
other pupils, or to the School’s standards or reputation. Morning Video Library on our website, which includes a welcome
address from our Headmaster, Jonathan Gillespie, talks from our
Bursaries and Scholarships Senior Leadership Team and Drama and Sports showreels. Please
visit www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk/about-us-virtual-open-morning
A limited number of bursaries are offered to give assistance with
to find out more.
fees in circumstances of proven financial hardship. The amount of
each award will be determined on a means-tested basis and will be
reviewed annually with regard both to value and continuing need.
Registration
For entry at 11 and 13, registrations are accepted at any time up to
A variable number of Academic Scholarships, the majority of
the end of the November preceding the year of entry.
which will be to the value of 10% and in no case exceed 50%, are
awarded annually on merit upon entry to the School. At 11+ the For entry into the 12+ examinations, registration forms must be
awards are made on the basis of the Entrance Examination, and at received by the end of the Spring Term of Year 7.
13+ and 16+ on the basis of a separate competitive exam.
For entry at 16, a pupil’s name should be registered as soon as
Choral Scholarships are awarded on entry at 11+ only, on the basis possible during the academic year prior to the proposed year of
of audition. Those to whom awards are made must first meet the entry.
academic criteria for entry in the 11+ entrance examination.
A non-refundable registration fee is charged to cover administration
A variable number of Scholarships for Art, Music and Sport are expenses.
awarded at 13+ to candidates who show particular talent in these
areas, and who also meet the required academic standard for entry Entrance Examinations
to the School.
For entry at 11, boys sit the School’s own entrance examination in
Art, Music and Sport Scholarships are also available to existing the January of the proposed year of entry. Interviews take place on
pupils who show proficiency and potential in any of the given the day of the examination.
areas.
For entry at 13, the majority of candidates for whom St Albans is
All of the above are awarded on the basis of assessment. their first choice, will enter the preliminary assessment (12+) in
the June of Year 7, however boys may also sit the 13+ Competitive
For further details please contact the Registrar.
Entrance examination in the January of Year 8. Offers will be made
Fees and Extras following both the June and January assessments.
The termly tuition fee for Autumn Term 2020 will remain at the
same level as 2019/20, i.e. £6,500. The School will make every
effort to hold the fees at this level for Spring and Summer Terms
2021, whilst recognising that the Governors’ key responsibility is
to ensure that the School remains well positioned to educate and
protect our pupils to the highest standards.
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