St Hilary's School
Godalming, Surrey, South East · GU7 1RZ
Set in Godalming, St Hilary's is a small independent school that has been educating children since 1927. With around 250 pupils across an age range spanning 2 to 11, it offers a close-knit setting where staff know children well, helped by a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly nine to one. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and pupil personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Around one in six pupils receives SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
250
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,755
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Godalming, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.sthilarysschool.com/
- Telephone
- 01483 416551
Headteacher
Headteacher Mr Duncan Sinclair
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Teaching & academics
The school's excellent ISI judgement points to high standards across its primary and pre-prep years. The favourable staffing ratio allows close attention to individual progress, which matters in a school preparing pupils up to age 11. Academic scholarships are available alongside awards for sport, art and drama, recognising achievement beyond the classroom.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 15.66%
- EHC plans
- 2.81%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in sport, art and drama signal that creative and physical pursuits sit alongside academic life. The breadth of these awards reflects a school that values rounded development, an emphasis echoed by its excellent rating for personal development.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1927
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Children who bring phones to school must check them into the office in the morning and collect them before leaving.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,805 - £22,755
One full bursary awarded per year as a rule
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
The last word
A small, family-feel prep with strong inspection results and a low pupil-to-teacher ratio. Day fees run from £14,805 to £22,755, with one full bursary offered each year for families who need it.
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St Hilary's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Hilary's School located?
St Hilary's School is located at Holloway Hill, Godalming, Godalming, GU7 1RZ.
What type of school is St Hilary's School?
St Hilary's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Hilary's School?
St Hilary's School has approximately 250 pupils on roll.
What is St Hilary's School's inspection rating?
St Hilary's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 20 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.