About us:

Abbot's Hill School is an independent day school for girls aged 4–16 and offers a day nursery and pre-school for both girls and boys from 6 months. Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK, the school is noted for providing children the space to be themselves, with an emphasis on individual development and a philosophy that values journey over destination, thinking over memorizing, and creativity over conformity​​​​.

The school, founded over a century ago, is dedicated to educating young women of character and now includes a thriving co-educational nursery. It is recognized for its unique personality and commitment to the development of each student, focusing on empowering them to achieve their best and explore their passions​​.

Abbot's Hill has been acknowledged for its excellence, being ranked as one of the best independent schools in the country by The Sunday Times' Parent Power Schools Guide 2022. Specifically, it was ranked as the third-best independent school in the country without a sixth form. The school's setting plays a significant role in its approach, as it is nestled in 76 acres of parkland but remains within 20 minutes of St Albans, Berkhamsted, and Rickmansworth. This environment provides pupils with ample space to play and explore, whether it's up a tree, on the orienteering course, or in A-Level bridging seminars​​​​.

Head's name: Mrs Kathryn Gorman (Head)

Day fees per term:
£2,200 to £7,500

Scholarships & bursaries:
Available

Day/boarding type: Day

Gender profile: Girls (some boys)

Size: 521