28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2ES
10 simple reasons to choose St Hilda's School, Harpenden
Independent prep school and nursery in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 2.5 to 11 years.
Girls' school (mixed nursery).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
St Hilda's School Harpenden fees range from £4,035 (Rec) to £4,115 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose St Hilda's School, Harpenden
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Harpenden and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 19.3 pupils per class and 11.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for St Hilda's School pupils are one of 10 local schools, with St Alban's High School, Abbott's Hill, Queenswood, or Berkhamsted usually accounting for 70% of leavers (100% in 2020) . On average 20% leave for state schools such as St Georges, STAGS and Beaumont School. 25% of pupils win scholarships and awards.
School curriculum also includes PSHCE, French, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for maths, English, and reasoning from Year 5.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, drama, and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 60% of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near St Hilda's School, Harpenden
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (1 mile); Aldwickbury School (1.9 miles); St Albans High School for Girls, Wheathampstead House Prep (3.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden (0.3 miles); Manland Primary School (0.9 miles); Roundwood Primary School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (1 mile); St Albans High School for Girls (4.8 miles); St Albans School (5.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
St George's School (0.5 miles); Roundwood Park School (0.9 miles); Sir John Lawes School (1.3 miles).