STAHS stands proud as all-girls’ school amid shifts in sector
While many independent schools are going co-ed in response to ongoing challenges for the sector, STAHS continues to stand proud as an all-girls’ school.
Amber Waite, Principal of the St Albans Education Group (STAEG), of which STAHS is the flagship school, said: ‘At STAHS, we stand firm. Thanks to the unwavering support of our parents, we remain dedicated to our Teach to 25 philosophy – equipping girls with both academic excellence and the independence to navigate early adulthood with confidence.
‘We are laser-focused on academic ambition, investing in curriculum, wellbeing, and facilities to ensure every STAHS girl thrives. Our leavers’ impressive destinations speak for themselves, a testament to the hard work of our students, parents, and staff. With strong financial planning, consistently high demand, and a thriving school roll, our future is bright.’
Our girls have the best of both worlds, benefiting from the proven advantages of a girls’ education while staying deeply connected to the wider world and their place in it.
The stats are in our favour, with international academic studies showing that girls who attend girls’ schools have unique advantages. Not only do they perform better in exams compared to their co-ed counterparts, they are also more likely to participate in STEM subjects, have more opportunities to show leadership, remain engaged in sport for longer, are less likely to conform to gender stereotypes, and are more successful in the job market.
Mrs Waite added: ‘For 135 years – through wars, pandemics, and political shifts – STAHS has prepared young women to command respect and pursue limitless ambitions. While the education landscape evolves, our vision remains steadfast: to provide exceptional, progressive education for girls. The world is changing. STAHS girls are ready to lead it.’
