Ages 
If good things come in small packages, that’s certainly the case at St Hilda’s. Pupils of all capabilities thrive in this homely environment. One parent summed it up: ‘There’s nothing corporate about it. It sounds cliché, but it really does feel like a happy family.’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 140 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £16,560 pa - £18,216 pa
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Daniel Sayers
Since January 2015, Dan Sayers, previously deputy head and head of English. Originally from Surrey, he trained at the University of Winchester before earning his stripes in state primary schools. In 2004, he transitioned to the independent sector,
Entrance
One form entry, with an average of 18 pupils per class. Most join at pre-nursery (2+), nursery (3+) and reception on a first come, first served basis. From year 2, taster day including numeracy and literacy assessments ‘to identify any areas in which
Exit
At 11+, overwhelming majority to STAHS but some to Berkhamsted, Abbot’s Hill, Queenswood, Habs Girls and North London Collegiate. Local state options include St George’s, Roundwood and Sir John Lawes, but numbers ‘vary depending on the year’. Twelve
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Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £16,560 pa - £18,216 pa
Our view
Located a hop, skip and latte away from Harpenden’s swanky high street, St Hilda’s feels like a family home, with its warm red-brick Victorian building, stained-glass front door and grandfather clock chiming in the hall. And with good reason: it was
The last word
If good things come in small packages, that’s certainly the case at St Hilda’s. Pupils of all capabilities thrive in this homely environment. One parent summed it up: ‘There’s nothing corporate about it. It sounds cliché, but it really does feel like
