Abbot's Hill School, Hemel Hempstead
Abbot's Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 16 in Hemel Hempstead. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Abbot's Hill School in detail
Abbot's Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "Set in 76 acres of Hertfordshire parkland close to Kings Langley, Berkhamsted, St Albans and Harpenden, Abbot's Hill offers an independent education for children aged 4 to 16, with a nursery welcoming children from six months. The space around us matters: it shapes how children learn, play and develop, giving them room to think, explore and grow."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. At Abbot's Hill, we know every child well, from our youngest in Nursery (from 6 months) to our 16 year old Year 11 leavers. That's why their strengths shape how we teach them, not just their results. Before becoming Head at Abbot's Hill, I led our Senior School."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbot's Hill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Abbot's Hill School are Lockers Park School (2.4 miles); Elderwood House School (2.7 miles); Westbrook Hay (3.2 miles); and Stanborough Primary School (3.6 miles, Good).
Lockers Park SchoolElderwood House SchoolWestbrook HayStanborough Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 115 pupils (30.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Apsley Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Abbot's Hill School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
23 June 2025
Routine Inspection
7 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 January 2020
Regulatory Compliance
1 March 2017
Integrated
About
Abbot's Hill School is an independent day school for girls aged 4–16 years and a day nursery and pre-school for girls and boys from 6 months in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. From September 2025, the school will be co-educational from Reception to Year 6.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbot's Hill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Abbot's Hill School
GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
Adventure, Grit and Growth: Abbot’s Hill Students and Staff Take on Borneo
10 Aug 2026
Abbot’s Hill commended in National Awards
6 Jul 2026
Careers Day at Abbot’s Hill
6 Jul 2026
Hertfordshire girls’ cricket festival inspires next generation
6 Jul 2026
Abbot’s Hill Nursery Named in Top 20 in East of England
28 Apr 2026
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Keep up with Abbot's Hill School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Abbot's Hill School.
- Barracudas Hemel HempsteadAt the school · Not yet graded
- Club Excel at Abbot's Hill SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Nash Mills Church Of England Primary School After School Club800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
380 pupils
600 places
220 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hemel Hempstead
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
115
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
30.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
380
Total Pupils
27
Boys
353
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Abbot's Hill School
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Questions parents ask about Abbot's Hill School
What are GCSE results like at Abbot's Hill School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Abbot's Hill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Abbot's Hill School last inspected?
Abbot's Hill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Abbot's Hill School?
Abbot's Hill School has around 380 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Abbot's Hill School?
Abbot's Hill School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Abbot's Hill School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Barracudas Hemel Hempstead (registered, not yet graded) and Club Excel at Abbot's Hill School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Abbot's Hill School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbot's Hill School?
Abbot's Hill School is at Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)