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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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