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St Hilda's School

Hertfordshire·Not applicable·East of England·Other independent school·AL5 2ES
URN: 117627
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Academic outcomes
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Pupil progress
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Admissions and catchment

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Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Fees

Reception – with Early Years Funding£4,566 a term

Reception – with Early Years Funding | £4,566 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Reception – standard fee£5,832 a term

Reception – standard fee | £5,832 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Forms I & II (Years 1 & 2)£6,060 a term

Forms I & II (Years 1 & 2) | £6,060 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Forms III & IV (Years 3 & 4)£6,522 a term

Forms III & IV (Years 3 & 4) | £6,522 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Forms V & VI (Years 5 & 6)£6,696 a term

Forms V & VI (Years 5 & 6) | £6,696 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentEntrance exam

Preparation for entrance exams starts in Form IV and progresses further from Form V, where additional setting and specialist teaching in Maths, English and Reas… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions pageFees pageAdmission policy

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School information

URN117627
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryGirls
Age range2-11
HeadteacherHeadteacher Daniel Sayers
Trust—
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeAL5 2ES
Latest pupils136
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2ES

https://www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk/1582712307
DfE number6092
UKPRN10075186
Opened15 Oct 1957
GIAS updated20 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated20 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—