Haberdashers' Girls' School
URN: 117649 • Borehamwood WD6 3BT
Overview
- Name
- Haberdashers' Girls' School
- URN
- 117649
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hazel Bagworth-Mann (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 02082662300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aldenham Road, Borehamwood WD6 3BT
Summary
Haberdashers' Girls' School, located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, is an independent school for girls with a current enrolment of 1,132 students. The school aims to provide a well-rounded education for girls aged 4-18, fostering curiosity, courage, and ambition. The ethos of the school is rooted in philanthropy and a commitment to academic excellence, with a focus on nurturing students to become positive change-makers in a rapidly evolving world.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also supporting their personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including outdoor education, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, enhancing the overall educational experience. Additionally, the Habs Diploma, which includes an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) option, prepares students for future academic pursuits.
Haberdashers' Girls' School is part of a co-educational campus that also includes Haberdashers' Boys' School, promoting a sense of community and shared values. The school actively engages with its local community and has a strategic vision for the future, aiming to unite both schools under a common mission while maintaining their distinct identities.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also supporting their personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including outdoor education, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, enhancing the overall educational experience. Additionally, the Habs Diploma, which includes an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) option, prepares students for future academic pursuits.
Haberdashers' Girls' School is part of a co-educational campus that also includes Haberdashers' Boys' School, promoting a sense of community and shared values. The school actively engages with its local community and has a strategic vision for the future, aiming to unite both schools under a common mission while maintaining their distinct identities.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Boys Senior School (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Inside the classroom (sen)
- Life in our Senior School (sen)
- September 12 2025 Our Senior school Good Schools Guide report Academic Senior School (sen)
- Open Day - Senior School Saturday 11 October (sen)
- Foundation Events Calendar (calendar)
- Our calendar (calendar)
- Sports Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hertsmere Jewish Primary School (45.2)
- Great Brookmead School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1190
- Pupils
- 1132
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1132
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1132 | 0 | 1132 | 1190 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1167 | 0 | 1167 | 1190 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1161 | 0 | 1161 | 1190 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1161 | 0 | 1161 | 1190 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1162 | 0 | 1162 | 1190 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1184 | 0 | 1184 | 1190 | 0.00 |
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