Haberdashers' Girls' School
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, East of England · WD6 3BT
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.
328
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£27,603
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 328
- Location
- Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.habsgirls.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0208 266 2300
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of junior school Claire Brown
Latest results
Attainment 8
39.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
93%
A-level A*-A
77%
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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 215
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1698
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,239 - £27,603
Up to £3.6m a year means-tested financial assistance
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 February 2025
The last word
A long-established girls' school with a powerful sixth form and up to £3.6m a year in means-tested bursaries to widen access. Best suited to families who want strong A-level outcomes in a single-sex setting.
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Haberdashers' Girls' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Haberdashers' Girls' School located?
Haberdashers' Girls' School is located at Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood, WD6 3BT.
What type of school is Haberdashers' Girls' School?
Haberdashers' Girls' School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Girls' School?
Haberdashers' Girls' School has approximately 328 pupils on roll.
What is Haberdashers' Girls' School's inspection rating?
Haberdashers' Girls' School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.