A-level 2024/25
#373 of 2,536
Better than 85% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117638.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 35.1 | 50.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 53.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 67.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 87 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 40.7, better than England, better than Hertfordshire | 36.82 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 39.73, better than England, better than Hertfordshire | 37.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B | - | - |
| AAB or better | 21.9%, better than England, similar to Hertfordshire | 19% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.13, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 77 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 822 |
| Girls | 174 |
| Boys | 648 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 373 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.2% |
| Higher education | 85.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% |
| Further education | 1.2% |
| Employment | 1.2% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Marlborough Science Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Prae Wood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2016. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | St Albans School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Mandeville Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Peter's School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | St Albans Independent College | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Killigrew Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2014. |
St Columba's College ranks 373 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 85% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Columba's College was B, and 21.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
St Columba's College has 822 pupils aged 4 to 19.
Yes, St Columba's College teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.