MixedIndependentBoarding

Haileybury College

Hertford, Hertfordshire, East of England · SG13 7NU

Founded in 1862 and set in the Hertfordshire countryside near Hertford, Haileybury College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18 with a Church of England character. Around 920 pupils are taught at a notably generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one, allowing close attention in and out of the classroom. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and found it fully compliant. With both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate on offer in a sixth form of 360, it suits families looking for breadth and an international outlook alongside boarding life.

920

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£43,035

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
11-18
Pupils
920
Pupil:teacher ratio
7
Location
Hertford, Hertfordshire, East of England
Website
www.haileybury.com
Telephone
01992 706202

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Master Eugene du Toit

Latest results

Attainment 8

14.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

82%

A-level A*-A

52%

A-level A*-B

83%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 82 per cent of GCSE grades are between 9 and 7, while at A-level just over half of entries reach A*-A and 83 per cent reach A*-B. Mathematics, Economics, English Literature and History are among the most popular sixth-form choices, and pupils can follow GCSEs, IGCSEs, A-levels or the IB. Languages extend to French, German and Russian, and around 11 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
360

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsEconomicsEnglish LiteratureHistoryPsychologyGeography

Qualifications offered

GCSEIGCSEA-levelIB

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
10.59%
EHC plans
0.11%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicSportsArtDramaDesign & Technology

Languages

FrenchGermanRussian

Popular GCSE subjects

GeographyPhysical EducationLatin

Sport

Main sports

RugbyCricketLacrosseHockeyTennisAthletics

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a serious feature, with rugby, cricket, lacrosse, hockey, tennis and athletics all played. Scholarships across academic, music, sport, art, drama and design and technology point to genuine strength and ambition across the co-curriculum.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1862
Religious character
C of E
Boarding
Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£28,605 - £43,035
Boarding fees (per year)
£37,725 - £59,460
Bursaries up to
110% of fees

Up to 110 per cent

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
7 October 2025
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The last word

A historic, IB-friendly boarding school with small classes and bursaries reaching up to 110 per cent, putting an academically demanding education within reach of more families than the headline fees suggest.

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Haileybury College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Haileybury College located?

Haileybury College is located at Hertford, SG13 7NU.

What type of school is Haileybury College?

Haileybury College is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.

How many pupils attend Haileybury College?

Haileybury College has approximately 920 pupils on roll.

What is Haileybury College's inspection rating?

Haileybury College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 7 October 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.