Welcome to Abbot’s Hill School

Highly ambitious • Ever inspiring • Big hearted

News: From September 2026 we will extend our co-educational offering through to the Senior School

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We offer students the space to be inspired, authentic, and achieve their academic aspirations. With discerning standards and an unwavering commitment to success, we take pride in ensuring our students thrive both academically and personally in a healthy, supportive, and positive environment.

Founded in 1912, Abbot’s Hill has provided girls with an exceptional, rounded education for more than 100 years. Our strength is supporting our students to find brilliance in balance, to achieve their academic best in an environment that prioritise breadth, future-preparedness and happiness.

Why not book a tour or attend one of our Open Events, to experience our beautiful School for yourself?

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“Abbot’s Hill is the antithesis of a pushy school and prides itself on not putting unnecessary pressure on the girls. The upshot? Excellent GCSE results.”

Nursery

Our Day Nursery and Pre-School in Hemel Hempstead welcomes boys and girls from six months of age through to Pre-school. Welcome to the Nursery

Prep

Our pupils thrive in a supportive and safe environment where their achievements, whatever they are, are celebrated. Welcome to the Prep School

Senior

Founded over 100 years ago to educate young women of character, the school places great value on the development of the individual. Welcome to the Senior School

76 Acres

"A stunning parkland location and with extensive views across the Gade Valley, on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead." Muddy Stilettos

Academic Success

We are a place where every child will achieve their best. Whether that is straight 9's or getting a 5 in a subject they always found challenging.

Life Long Learning

Pupils are encouraged to love learning. Life here is about enjoying experimentation, innovative thinking and exploring your passions.

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Selecting the ideal education for your child ranks among the top priorities for every parent. At Abbot’s Hill School, we understand the significance of this choice. We believe that every school day should be a blend of joy, excitement, memorable moments, and rising to challenges.

This commitment to excellence is why we personally meet with each prospective student. We extend an invitation to join Abbot’s Hill only when we’re convinced it’s the perfect fit for you as a family. Our dedication is evident in the happiness and success of our students.

Experience Abbot’s Hill firsthand! We warmly invite potential parents and students to tour our campus, engage with our dedicated staff, and interact with our vibrant student community. Discover for yourself if Abbot’s Hill might be the right school for your family.

The AHS Blog

05 December 2025

Abbot’s Hill Named Sunday Times Independent 11 – 16 School of the Year 2026

We are delighted to share the news that Abbot’s Hill has been awarded Independent 11–16 School of the Year in...

25 September 2025

ISA School Awards- We are a FINALIST!

Abbot’s Hill continues this year’s run of success in UK independent schools awards, with the announcement that we are a...

11 September 2025

New Term, New Production, New Challenge

New Term, New Production, New Challenge – Drama at Abbot’s Hill A new school year always brings with it fresh...

21 August 2025

Abbot’s Hill School Celebrates Best Ever GCSE Results Day

Year 11 students at Abbot’s Hill, were all smiles this morning as they gathered in school to collect their much-anticipated...

30 July 2025

Abbot’s Hill Culture Day 2025

On Wednesday 2nd July, the Senior School came together to celebrate the richness and diversity of it school community and to...

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British Science Week is an annual celebration of science. It aims to promote and spark interest in science. The theme for this year is “Curiosity - What’s your Question?”. Our British Science Week assembly explored questioning and how our natural curiosity has led to so many scientific discoveries.

Students have been enjoying workshops throughout the week.

Year 7 took part in a Space Activity, looking at how we get to space and if there could be life elsewhere. They built and launched amazing model rockets and explored what life needs to exist. There are many current missions driven by our curiosity about space.

Year 8 are studying forces in lessons and extended their work with an activity based on the UP movie. They built model houses and found out how many helium-filled balloons it would take to lift them.

Testing their engineering skills and coding ability, Year 9 took on a Lighthouse Challenge. They designed and built some novel lighthouses using K’Nex and illuminated them using a Micro.

KS4 students have some wildflower seed balls to take home. They are curious to see what will grow in the summer after sowing in the next few weeks.

#BritishScienceWeek #Curiosity #STEMeducation #AbbotsHillSchool #FutureScientists

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British Science Week is an annual celebration of science. It aims to promote and spark interest in science. The theme for this year is “Curiosity - What’s your Question?”. Our British Science Week assembly explored questioning and how our natural curiosity has led to so many scientific discoveries.

Students have been enjoying workshops throughout the week.

Year 7 took part in a Space Activity, looking at how we get to space and if there could be life elsewhere. They built and launched amazing model rockets and explored what life needs to exist. There are many current missions driven by our curiosity about space.

Year 8 are studying forces in lessons and extended their work with an activity based on the UP movie. They built model houses and found out how many helium-filled balloons it would take to lift them.

Testing their engineering skills and coding ability, Year 9 took on a Lighthouse Challenge. They designed and built some novel lighthouses using K’Nex and illuminated them using a Micro.

KS4 students have some wildflower seed balls to take home. They are curious to see what will grow in the summer after sowing in the next few weeks.

#BritishScienceWeek #Curiosity #STEMeducation #AbbotsHillSchool #FutureScientists

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“The physical space and openness of the site is reflected in the attitude of the school – it’s not pushy but gently encouraging and appears to nurture confidence, independence and leadership in a way that can’t be faked, certainly not to the astute young people of today”

Muddy Stilettos