On Licence

Sandringham School

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
Sandringham School
Address
Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200700325
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
26 November 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Dance
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 09:00-22:30
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Live Music
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Recorded Music
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Perform Dance
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Facilities for making music
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Facilities for dancing
Mon to Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:30
Licence conditions (36)
  1. Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions
  2. LA03, Section 19: Mandatory conditions where licence authorises supply of alcohol
  3. (1) Where a premises licence authorises the supply of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions.
  4. (2) The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:
  5. (a) at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
  6. (b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
  7. (3) The second condition is that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
  8. Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule
  9. General description of the premises:
  10. " We would like several areas of Sandringham School to be covered for the sale of alcohol. We do not need the whole school to be covered - only the following areas:
  11. " Main school hall: The hall is situated in the centre of the campus. It has 3 fire exits leading directly to outside and 2 exits leading to other parts of the building. It is set back from the road. Next to the main hall is the
  12. " Small hall: This area is used for serving food during the day as the kitchen area is to one side. During the events where alcohol would be sold, it is likely that this area would be set up as 'the bar'. It has 1 exit leading directly to outside and 2 exits that lead to other parts of the building.
  13. " Sixth form centre: This area is often used for small events as an alternative to the 2 hall spaces. It is situated towards the back of the campus.
  14. " The Sandpit Theatre: The theatre holds it's own premises licence (LN/200600282) but at the time of application we did not request the sale of alcohol to be included. The theatre is at the front of the campus. It seats 268 people at maximum capacity. It has a main entrance foyer at the front and 2 centrally situated fire exits within the auditorium. The sale of alcohol would be from the foyer.
  15. " Consumption of alcohol will be restricted to these areas.
  16. live music
  17. " Indoors
  18. " Concerts performed by professional and amateur bands - music will sometimes be amplified
  19. recorded music
  20. " Dances and discos using DJs where the music is amplified
  21. performance of dance
  22. " To cover any other event - such as live dancing, charity balls etc
  23. provision of entertainment facilities for making music
  24. " Hiring out these spaces to community groups/external parties
  25. " All 4 spaces detailed are available to hire
  26. provision of entertainment facilities for dancing
  27. General - all four licensing objectives:
  28. " Anyone wishing to use the areas detailed for any events will be given written guidelines (copy enclosed) which outline the details of the premises licence and suggestions for 'policing' events.
  29. The prevention of crime and disorder:
  30. " Attendance to each event will be monitored by the sale or distribution of tickets.
  31. Public safety:
  32. " Pathways and areas to e used are clearly lit.
  33. The prevention of public nuisance:
  34. " All people leaving the event will be reminded they are in a residential area, either by signs or staff/volunteers situated by the exit.
  35. The protection of children from harm:
  36. " As we are a school, we have clear guidelines as to what events we allow on school premises.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/sandringham-school-al4-414a83bb39