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St Edmund's College and Prep School

Old Hall Green, Ware, Hertfordshire, England SG11 1DS
Tel: +44 (0) 1920 824247
Web: https://www.stedmundscollege.org/

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Located in 400 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, St Edmund’s College and Prep, England's oldest Catholic School, offers an education for the whole person for students age 3-18, with boarding available from age 11.

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What We Offer

  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Government/Politics
  • ICT
  • Media/Film studies
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Psychology
  • Theology
  • English
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Polo
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Cadets
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Fishing
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Public Speaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Shooting
  • Skiing
  • Young Enterprise
  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • C & G - City and Guilds
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • All denominations welcome
  • Roman Catholic
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)
  • Visual Impairment (VI)
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
  • Epilepsy
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Word From The Head

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Matthew Mostyn


Welcome to a very special place. No website can convey the richness of the education we offer, nor the atmosphere which makes St Edmund’s exceptional, but I can at least sow a seed in the hope that you will want to visit in person.

Our mission, stretching back to 1568, has always been to send young people into the world who will, whether by mighty deeds or by quiet leadership, be a force for good. There could be no greater epitaph for an Edmundian but that throughout their life they made the world around them a little better, and the people around them a little happier.

We want our pupils to be excellent but never arrogant; to be ambitious but never selfish; to be robust but never uncaring; to show conviction but never intolerance. All this in a school which genuinely believes in the education of the whole person, mind, body and spirit; a school whose remarkable history and Catholic heritage almost seep from the walls, but where tradition is never allowed to become oppressive.

I am immensely proud of St Edmund’s and look forward to meeting you. You can be assured of a very warm welcome from all at the College and Prep.

Mr Matthew Mostyn
Headmaster

Fees

Annual Day Fees *£17316 to £29397
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£32511 to £42570
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£38988 to £52197
Flexi BoardingYes
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

472Day350
65Full Boarding63
14Weekly Boarding7
Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport

Admissions Process

  • Assessment
  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Report from previous school

Open Days, Visits & Events

19-09-2026 - Open Day

We love welcoming prospective pupils and families to St Edmund’s and each year, we run a series of open events that offer an insight into our vibrant learning community and the values that underpin everything we do.

Our open events provide a meaningful chance to explore our beautiful campus, meet current pupils and staff, and experience the unique environment that inspires high performance, personal growth and lifelong learning.

Holiday Camps

24-08-2026 - Water Creations Holiday Camps

Hosted here at St Edmund’s College and tailored for children aged 3–12, this Holiday Camp programme blends structured learning with joyful exploration. Each day features a balance of swimming, sports development, creative play, and outdoor fun, led by qualified swim instructors and experienced Primary school teachers.

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Good Schools Guide


We found pupils excited by their learning, with high level of exuberance starting from nursery where children were literally jumping up and down – right through to year 6 where children were bursting to tell us about dressing up for history days.  

Muddy Stilettos


This Catholic co-ed Prep in a gloriously rural setting benefits from acres of land, senior school facilities and focuses on modern day values like kindness and community spirit.  

Muddy Stilettos


A hidden gem, this Catholic co-ed has got acres of grounds, stunning facilities and puts wellbeing and personal development at the centre of its educational offering.  

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