St Columba's College

Boys & Girls, 4-18
Day
Hertfordshire

"St Columba's College is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Since 1939, the school has provided a Catholic education of 'Head and Heart' helping pupils to 'understand and embrace our values of Courage, Courtesy and Compassion, which are the cornerstone of a Columban education.' In 2021, the school began a phased transition to co-education by first welcoming girls into Reception, followed by all year groups in Lower Prep and the Lower Sixth Form. From September, girls will be welcomed into Year 7."

  • St Columba's College is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior day school.
  • The school welcomes approximately 800 pupils with boys and girls aged from 4 to 18 years.
  • St Columba's College is located at St Albans in Hertfordshire.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 4-18
Type
Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior
Category
Day
Size
800 pupils
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Ethos of St Columba's College

Headmaster David Buxton says: 'When students move on from St Columba's College, we aim for them to leave people and places better than they find them. The world needs leaders with virtues such as courage, courtesy and compassion, who can connect with people and who are able to respond wisely to the many complex challenges we face in an ever-changing society.'

'Our students are academically successful, intellectually curious and crucially, they are happy and empathetic. To this end, St Columba’s College provides a formation of 'head' and 'heart' for students from ages 4 to 18.'

Attain asked the school, what makes St Columba's College different – and why should parents consider it?

St Columba's College is the only co-educational independent school for ages 4 to 18 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. As an independent Catholic school conducted in the educational tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, a core value of St Columba's College is the formation of the whole person.

Whilst St Columba's is one of many schools in this tradition that operate in 30 countries across the globe, it is British in its educational structure, and we welcome and celebrate students of all faith traditions.

Throughout each phase of education, Prep, Senior and Sixth, we create a nurturing environment based on the key Columban qualities of courage, courtesy and compassion. Each pupil is challenged to achieve their own best academic standard, while becoming confident, resilient and compassionate individuals.

St Columba's is known for its strong community values. We work in partnership with parents to provide the supportive care and challenge that will enable our pupils to flourish.

Through a Columban education, our young people discover much about themselves and the contribution they can make to society at large. This quality of compassionate service is borne out in the College motto of 'Cor ad Cor Loquitur' – 'Heart Speaks to Heart'.
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Visiting St Columba's College

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at St Columba's College.

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St Columba's College Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

St Columba's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

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St Columba's College Admissions

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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4AW.

Boys & Girls, 4-18 · Day

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