St Hilda's School
URN: 117627 • Harpenden AL5 2ES
Overview
- Name
- St Hilda's School
- URN
- 117627
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Sayers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582712307
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 28 Douglas Road, Harpenden AL5 2ES
Summary
St Hilda's School, located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, is an independent girls' school catering to 136 pupils, with a capacity of 182. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where children can flourish in confidence, creativity, and care. With a focus on developing caring and confident individuals, St Hilda's aims to create a family-like atmosphere that has been a hallmark of the school for over a century.
The curriculum at St Hilda's is designed to promote outstanding academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, where pupils consistently perform above age expectations. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensuring that every child can find something that interests them. Additionally, St Hilda's places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Parents appreciate the accessibility of staff and the responsive nature of the school's administration. The school also provides wrap-around childcare from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, making it convenient for working families. Overall, St Hilda's School is dedicated to creating a safe and enriching educational experience for its pupils.
The curriculum at St Hilda's is designed to promote outstanding academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, where pupils consistently perform above age expectations. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensuring that every child can find something that interests them. Additionally, St Hilda's places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Parents appreciate the accessibility of staff and the responsive nature of the school's administration. The school also provides wrap-around childcare from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, making it convenient for working families. Overall, St Hilda's School is dedicated to creating a safe and enriching educational experience for its pupils.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Holiday Clubs (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Process: How to Apply (other)
- Visit Us (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harpenden Preparatory School (45.2)
- Elmfield School (37.5)
- The King's School (34.1)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 182
- Pupils
- 136
- Boys
- 11
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 136 | 11 | 125 | 182 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 144 | 5 | 139 | 182 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 142 | 7 | 135 | 182 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 142 | 7 | 135 | 182 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 136 | 4 | 132 | 182 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 145 | 3 | 142 | 182 | 0.00 |
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