Haileybury

Spectacular grounds are home to outstanding facilities, excellent teaching and superb pastoral care for its community of boarding and day pupils.

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    Haileybury

    A co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11-18, Haileybury offers a stimulating environment for boys and girls to challenge themselves, discover their identity and develop into confident and generous adults. With excellent co-curricular facilities and strong academic results across the IB, A levels and (I)GCSEs, we offer each and every pupil a secure and caring environment where they can find their passion and shape their future.

     

    Category: Senior, Sixth Form

    Pupils: Co-Education

    Type: Boarding and Day

    Religious Affiliation: Church of England

    Roll: 460 Boys / / 454 Girls

    Day pupils: 361

    Boarder Number: 553

    Age Range: 11-18 Years

    Founded: 1862

    Location Description

    Haileybury is situated just 20 miles north of London, in the village of Hertford Heath. It is conveniently located close to the A10 and easily accessible via the M25, A1(M), M11 and A414. London Heathrow (50 minutes by car), London Stansted (30 minutes) and London Luton (40 minutes) airports are within easy reach of Haileybury. London Gatwick airport (75 minutes) is only slightly further away. All are served by rail links to central London.

    School Contact Details

    Headteacher: Eugene du Toit

    Contact for enquiries:Admissions Department: admissions@haileybury.com or +44 (0) 1992 706353

    Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NU

    Tel: General Enquiries: +44 (0) 1992 706200 Admissions: +44 (0) 1992 706353

    Email: admissions@haileybury.com

    www.haileybury.com

    Facilities

    Haileybury is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school, situated on 500 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, just 20 miles north of London.
    Haileybury’s spectacular grounds and outstanding facilities are home to excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular opportunities for its
    community of pupils.

    Academic excellence
    Our unrivalled curriculum and committed teaching staff ensure that pupils achieve to the best of their ability.
    The school offers a dedicated Lower School for Years 7 and 8 and a wide range of GCSEs and IGCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils can select to study for A levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
    Haileybury is extremely proud of the excellent examination results achieved by its (I)GCSE, A Level, and IB pupils, making it the ‘best UK fully co-educational IB independent
    school 2024’.

    A supportive environment for boarding and day pupils
    At Haileybury, a caring environment is crucial to a pupil’s happiness and fulfilment. Around two-thirds of pupils are boarders and boarding life is varied and fun. On joining Haileybury, boarding and day pupils are allocated to one of the Houses and are welcomed into their House community. There is an emphasis on pastoral care with around-the-clock support from the Housemasters and Housemistresses, as well as an on-site Health and Wellbeing centre providing a circle of care. The school is a home-from-home, with a warm and friendly feel.

    Exceptional opportunities
    A key part of Haileybury’s philosophy is empowering each child to follow their passions and build self-confidence. Beyond the academic curriculum, pupils benefit from a vast array of activities, including professional sports coaching for all and regular visits from speakers and performers from the arts, sporting and academic worlds.
    The co-curricular programme is packed with opportunities, from climbing and scuba diving to filmmaking and Model United Nations – and countless more activities in between.
    Haileybury also encourages pupils to immerse themselves in the Creative Arts. Drama, Music, Dance, LAMDA and Art are at the heart of school life and the School takes pride
    in hosting spectacular productions and showcases each term.
    Haileybury’s ambition is to provide pupils with the best facilities for all aspects of their education. The new Science and Technology buildings offer the latest technology and
    provide the space and opportunity for pupils to participate in innovative initiatives, such as the global Stan-X programme, a pioneering study of genetics in partnership with
    Stanford University.

    Scholarships

    At 11+ entry, Haileybury offers Academic, Music, Sport and All Rounder (Drama, Art, Sport & Music) Scholarships.

    At 13+ and 16+ entry, Haileybury offers Academic, Drama, Music, Sport and Art and/or Design Technology Scholarships.

    For further information, please contact our Admissions Department on +44 (0) 1992 706353 or at admissions@haileybury.com

    Entrance Requirements

    Entrance Assessment: As an academically selective school, all registered candidates will be invited to sit our entrance tests and have an interview at Haileybury.

    Fees

    2024/2025

    Senior School. Boarding: £15,945 per term. Day: £11,540 per term.

    Lower School. Boarding: £10,115 per term. Day: £7,670 per term.

    Affiliations/Memberships

    HMC,  BSA,  IBO,  ISC

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    OPEN DAYS

    All visits are welcome, please contact the school

    Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 1 Mar 2025 - Time: 9:00 am

    Whole School Open Morning: Please BOOK your place

     

    For further details please contact admissions@haileybury.com or call +44 (0) 1992 706 353.

     

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      The 2024 A level results are the best in a normal (i.e. non-pandemic) examination series in Haileybury’s history. We are delighted to report that 53% of A level grades were awarded at A*/A and 83% of grades were awarded at A*- B. Nine pupils received three (or more) A* grades and 35 pupils (over 30% of the...

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