Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 8RP
10 simple reasons to choose Abbot's Hill Prep School
Independent prep school and nursery in Hemel Hempstead.
For pupils aged 6 weeks to 11 years.
Girls' school (mixed nursery).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Prep school to Abbot's Hill School, an all-through school to age 16.
Fees range from £3,863 (Rec) to £4,870 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Abbot's Hill Prep School
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Hemel Hempstead and one of the 6 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 17.5 pupils per class and 10.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Prep School pupils move up to Abbot's Hill School. The 10%-20% who leave at Year 6 move on to a local independent or grammar school.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHCEE, French, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, computing and drama from Year 3, and for most subjects from Year 5.
To enhance the curriculum there are educational day trips, visiting speakers, and residential trips for Years 5 and 6. 'Enrichment Week' provides a set of novel out-of-curriculum experiences.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and over half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 2 choirs and 2 instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Platinum accreditation.
Wraparound care from 7.40am to 6.00pm. Minibus service.
Find another school near Abbot's Hill Prep School
Independent Prep Schools
Lockers Park School (3.2 miles); Westbrook Hay Prep School (3.9 miles); St Columba's College Prep (5.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles); South Hill Primary School (2.4 miles); Boxmoor Primary School (2.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abbot's Hill School, Baird House (0 miles); St Columba's College, St Alban's (5.1 miles); St Albans School (5.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Longdean School (1.2 miles); The Hemel Hempstead School (2.5 miles); John F Kennedy Catholic School (3.8 miles).