St. George's with its Christian Foundation enjoys an excellent reputation and enviable success in public examinations at both 'A' Level and GCSE. Children enter at 11 from both Maintained and Independent schools, at 12, 13 and 14 from prep and other schools and into the Sixth Form for both Day and Boarding. Full and Weekly Boarding are offered with a high degree of flexibility and success. Each year there will be over 200 students following 'A' Level courses of whom a significant number enter higher education, including Oxbridge.
St. George's aims to encourage each boy and girl to identify and develop their potential in a caring and disciplined environment provided by the House system. The school is organised to provide individual attention for all pupils and to allow the development of a sense of community based upon Christian principles of understanding, co-operation and achievement. The ethos is traditional and we expect high standards of appearance and manners with positive guidance being given in these matters.
The school occupies a delightful open site with two single-sex Boarding Houses furnished to a high standard and a Library acknowledged as one of the best in Hertfordshire. Extra curricular activities are well supported with Drama, Music and Sport all encouraged to a high standard and these are an important feature of our corporate life.
Harpenden is a pleasant town in north Hertfordshire with a good range of modern facilities and local amenities. It is conveniently situated close to the M1, M25 and A1(M) motorways, easily accessable from all three major airports and is well served by British Rail.
The school was inspected by OFSTED in March 1994 and received an excellent report. The Inspector commented on high standards of discipline, learning and care. Sixth Form lessons in particular were described as 'inspirational'. St George's featured in 'The Daily Telegraph Good School Guide' (September 1994). Early entry to the school is strongly advised: places beyond the lower school are at a premium, and we recommend application at least twelve months ahead of desired entry to avoid disappointment.
