Education & childcare

St Columba's College is an independent, co-educational day school set in the heart of St Albans, welcoming pupils aged 4–18. We are a community where every young person is known, valued and treasured and where education is inspired by our motto: heart speaks to heart.

We know if no two students are the same, then neither are their successes. Education at St Columba's College is not about fitting our young people into a mould – but rather about creating a new shape around each one of them and then celebrating what they become…in our case, Columbans. And what does this mean? It means that we recognise that they each succeed uniquely; that we demand excellence from them but exclusively in relation to their personal journeys; that they are deeply known by this community so we value and treasure the people they become: successful, resilient and kind – the result of true holistic education. Our academic results speak for themselves, but we believe true success goes far beyond grades.

We are immensely proud of our school and it's community and warmly invite you to visit, so that you can experience for yourself the outstanding education and strong sense of belonging that make St Columba's College so special.


Friday Fun Forest Adventures are back – Every Friday from 1st May, 9.15am – 10.15am in our Forest School, perfect for 18months – 3 year olds.

No need to register, grab your wellies and come and join us for a morning of fun and activities. Teas and coffees provided for parents. Sessions will run until 3rd July and will continue again throughout September.


Batting and Chatting – Thursday 4th June, 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Cricket season is here, and we'd love to welcome you and your family for an early-evening of relaxed cricket. With music, treats from our food truck and a friendly game on our beautiful pitches, it's a great way to bring our wider community together. This informal evening is open to all abilities — it's simply about having fun with your children and enjoying time together.To book, simply visit stcolumbascollege.org/visit-us



Prep and Senior Action Morning – Thursday 2nd July, 9.30am – 11.30am

Our upcoming Prep and Senior Action Day is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience life at St Columba's College. Come and see our school in action, meet our Headmaster and Head of Prep, and hear first‑hand from our pupils as they guide you on a tour of our facilities. To book, simply visit stcolumbascollege.org/visit-us



Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 26th September, 9.00am – 1.00pm

Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. It begins with trust, shared values, and the confidence that your child will feel happy, supported and truly known from their very first day.



At St Columba's, childhood is protected, curiosity is encouraged and confidence grows steadily over time. This is a place where young people are valued, understood and genuinely treasured — a community where warmth and belonging shine through. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family to explore what makes us outstanding, simply click on the link here to register stcolumbascollege.org/visit-us