Haberdashers' Boys' School
Hertfordshire, East of England · WD6 3AF
Tracing its roots to 1690, Haberdashers' Boys' School is an independent C of E day school for boys aged 11 to 18 in Hertfordshire. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent in both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A notable feature is its large sixth form of around 330 pupils, suggesting strong post-16 demand and a broad academic offering at A-level.
270
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,859
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 270
- Location
- Hertfordshire, East of England
- Telephone
- 020 8266 1700
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of prep school Michelle Best
Latest results
Attainment 8
41
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
89%
A-level A*-A
81%
A-level A*-B
93%
Teaching & academics
At A-level the results are genuinely strong: 81% of grades reached A*-A and 93% A*-B, and the sciences, mathematics and further mathematics feature among the most popular choices. At GCSE, 89% of grades fell in the 9-7 range, pointing to a high-achieving cohort, with offerings spanning Latin, the creative arts and humanities. Modern languages are well established, with Spanish, German and French all taught.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 330
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 16.82%
- EHC plans
- 0.07%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The curriculum reaches beyond the core, with drama, design and technology, art and music all popular at GCSE alongside a wide A-level menu that includes economics, psychology and philosophy.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1690
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
No-phone policy from years 7-11. All coach passengers must have charged mobile but only for sensible use on coaches. During school day phones kept in lockers or blazers and not used.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,943 - £26,859
Bright Futures scheme offers targeted, donor-supported bursaries to students of Black African or Caribbean heritage
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 February 2025
The last word
An academically ambitious boys' school where sixth-form results shine and where the Bright Futures bursary scheme widens access for boys of Black African or Caribbean heritage.
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Haberdashers' Boys' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Haberdashers' Boys' School located?
Haberdashers' Boys' School is located at Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AF.
What type of school is Haberdashers' Boys' School?
Haberdashers' Boys' School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Boys' School?
Haberdashers' Boys' School has approximately 270 pupils on roll.
What is Haberdashers' Boys' School's inspection rating?
Haberdashers' Boys' School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.