• St Edmund's College is values led, broad and community rooted, and aims to educate young people through a blend of tradition, care and opportunity.

• Will suit families seeking a Catholic school with all-through continuity, boarding options and a strong sense of heritage.

Admissions at St Edmund's College are broad and well suited to families seeking a Hertfordshire Catholic day-and-boarding school with real continuity from prep through sixth form. It should suit parents who value tradition, boarding where needed and a values-led education that still offers breadth and opportunity.

Scholarships and bursaries are a substantial part of the St Edmund's College offer, with awards available in prep, college and sixth form and bursaries of up to full fees at main senior entry points. For the right family, access routes here may be material rather than symbolic.

The overall picture is established, community facing and clearly shaped by its Catholic heritage, with boarding adding extra dimension to the overall offer. Parents should still visit because the decisive question is whether the balance between tradition, pastoral care and the day-and-boarding mix feels right in practice.