Haberdashers' Girls' School
School summary
Tracing its roots to 1698, Haberdashers' Girls' School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Borehamwood, with a Christian character and a notably large sixth form of 215 pupils within its roll of 328. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent in both education and personal development, and found it fully compliant. With entry at 11 alongside other points, it suits academically ambitious families looking for a girls' environment that carries pupils through to A-level.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
93%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
77%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 February 2025
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 93% of grades fall in the 9 to 7 range, pointing to a strong academic core across a broad curriculum that includes Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation alongside the sciences and humanities. The sixth form is a clear strength: 77% of A-level results are graded A*-A, with mathematics, the sciences and economics among the most popular choices. Around 13% of pupils receive SEN support, indicating the school caters for a range of learning needs.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head of junior school · Claire Brown
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 215
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Breadth shows in the subjects pupils take up, from drama and music to design and technology and physical education. Scholarships are offered in academic work, music, art, creative writing and drama, reflecting a school that values achievement beyond the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1698
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,239 - £27,603
Up to £3.6m a year means-tested financial assistance
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.