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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- 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
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 10.59%
- EHC plans
- 0.11%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
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
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.
The Passmate verdict
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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.