St Albans Girls' School
Academy converter secondary school in St Albans (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At STAGS, we take immense pride in our vibrant and thriving school community. Our students consistently achieve excellent public examination results across all levels, but our success goes far beyond academics. We offer a superb extracurricular programme and a wealth of activities designed to engage and inspire all age groups.
The atmosphere at STAGS is exciting and vibrant, driven by the purpose and enthusiasm of students. From academics to the arts, our students are always busy exploring their passions and honing talents. The House system lies at the heart of our community, generating healthy competition, camaraderie and a strong sense of belonging.
We encourage all the young people at STAGS to be mindful of the needs of others. Each year, our students raise thousands of pounds for various charities, demonstrating their commitment to making a positive impact. Whether through volunteering, fundraising, or participating in community events, STAGS students embody generosity and compassion.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
23 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Book Club
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Netball
and 7 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 137339
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- St Albans
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Curtis | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Claire Barnard Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alun Davies | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Amy Fotheringham | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Keelin Keogh | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Paul Kershaw | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Lucy Phipps | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Sandy Sahota | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Vicky Pearlman | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Patrick Gill Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Gordon Spitz Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Clair Younghusband-Francis Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Arif Devji Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record