St Hilda's School
School summary
A small independent girls' school in Harpenden, St Hilda's educates around 136 pupils from the ages of 3 to 11, making it a close-knit community where each girl is well known. Its compact size is reflected in an ISI inspection that rated the school 'excellent' overall, with personal development also judged 'excellent' and all compliance standards met. Notably, more than a third of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to adapting its teaching to a range of learning needs. It will appeal to families seeking an intimate, supportive setting for a daughter's early years through to the end of primary.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' judgement, the highest available, points to strong teaching and outcomes across the school. With a roll of only 136 spanning ages 3 to 11, class groups are necessarily small, allowing close attention to individual progress. The high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates that the school is geared towards meeting differing learning profiles rather than teaching to a single pace.
Headmaster · Mr Daniel Sayers
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 35.29%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,902 - £19,134
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A genuinely small girls' prep with top inspection marks for both education and personal development. Best suited to families who value individual attention and a nurturing environment over the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.