Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ
10 simple reasons to choose St Hilary's School
Independent prep school and nursery in Godalming.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 80% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
St Hilary's School fees range from £3,748 (Rec) to £5,514 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose St Hilary's School
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Godalming and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 14.4 pupils per class and 10.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for St Hilary's School girls are one of 10 independent secondary schools, in particular Prior's Field School which accounts for 40-50% of leavers. In addition, St Catherine's Bramley, Tormead and Guildford High School collectively account for 40% of leavers. Boys traditionally left for a local prep at the end of Year 2, but now 60-70% stay. The first cohort of Year 6 boys will graduate in 2023.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, chess, French, Latin. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, art, dance and languages throughout.
School participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag Status. Forest School for the infants.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in swimming.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Three choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near St Hilary's School
Independent Prep Schools
Barrow Hills School (3.7 miles); St Catherine's School, Preparatory School, Bramley (4.7 miles); Aldro School (5.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Busbridge Church of England Junior School (1.1 miles); St James Primary School, Elstead (5.3 miles); Holy Trinity Pewley Down School (5.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Charterhouse (1.3 miles); Prior's Field School (2.5 miles); King Edward's School, Witley (4.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Godalming College (0.3 miles); Rodborough Technology College (2.6 miles); Guildford County School (4.9 miles).