St Edmund's College, Ware
St Edmund's College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Ware. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Edmund's College in detail
St Edmund's College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Edmund’s we understand that the first steps your child takes into the world of learning and sharing with others will guide their future development. Our Prep School lays the foundations for a life that is ethical, inquisitive, sociable and fulfilling."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Edmund's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 73 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 78% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 131 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Edmund's College.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
7 July 2026
Routine Inspection
7 November 2023
Regulatory Compliance
27 November 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
8 November 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Edmund's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from St Edmund's College
St. Edmund’s College Welcomes The Most Reverend Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster
24 Sep 2026
St. Edmund’s Congratulates the GCSE Class of 2026
20 Aug 2026
St Edmund’s Celebrates A-level Results and the Class of 2026
13 Aug 2026
Students Celebrate Carnegie Reading Challenge
25 Jun 2026
Anthea Bell Prize Results
19 Jun 2026
St Edmund’s College Polo Players Enjoy Successful Tournament Debut
4 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
684 pupils
925 places
241 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ware
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ware
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
131
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
684
Total Pupils
398
Boys
286
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Edmund's College
Questions parents ask about St Edmund's College
What are GCSE results like at St Edmund's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Edmund's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Edmund's College last inspected?
St Edmund's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2026.
How many pupils go to St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College has around 684 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Edmund's College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Edmund's College?
St Edmund's College is at Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)