“Where children flourish in confidence, creativity, and care.”

St Hilda’s is unique in character and appeal and a special place to educate your child. I am delighted to welcome you to our website, which offers a broad flavour of all that takes place in our busy and vibrant School.

The Early Years is a safe, happy and inclusive space.  Children have the freedom to explore their interests whilst being given individual support for their physical and social development.

ISI Report 2024

I couldn’t be happier with our decision to send our girls to St Hilda’s for Nursery, to give them the best start on their learning journey.

Current parent

Pupils learn well and make good progress across the year groups.  Leaders have a thorough process for checking each pupil’s progress across each academic year.

ISI Report 2024

We appreciate the accessibility of all the teachers in person or by email and having the Headmaster physically there at the school gate at drop off and pick up. We have truly found that our concerns and requests have always been dealt with in a fair, responsive and positive manner.

Current Parent

If the pursuit of happiness is a life ideal, one only has to witness the arrival of the children each morning to see that you have achieved that so brilliantly.  You have opened the door to the world of education and have shown your pupils what an amazing and exciting place that can be.

Current Parent

Pupils are self-aware and self-confident young people.

ISI Report 2024
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Our Values

7:30 - 6

Wrap around childcare from 7:30am - 6pm

18

Our typical class size is around 18 pupils

30

We have 30 clubs to choose from each week

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The summer holidays are over. The sports season is officially on.

From netball to hockey, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country, our girls are back in action — and there’s no easing into it!

Our winter sports programme is already in full swing, with lessons and clubs, fixtures on the horizon, and plenty of opportunities for the girls to get moving, get involved and challenge themselves. And for Form VI, the first Run to the Park of their final year has also already been ticked off. 

In our winter sports era? Absolutely. 

Let’s go, St Hilda’s!

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The classrooms are ready. The corridors are waiting. And the countdown is almost over.

Tomorrow, we open the doors on the 136th year at St Hilda’s School and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.

A particularly exciting morning awaits our new Form VI girls as they collect their position of responsibility badges and officially begin their final year at St Hilda’s.

Best wishes to everyone heading into new classes, and schools, this week. We wish all our girls a wonderful start to the year ahead.

Welcome back, St Hilda’s!

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A new school year is nearly upon us and, with it, plenty of opportunities to discover what makes St Hilda’s a "uniquely special" (words of a current parent) place to educate your daughter.

This Autumn, we’re delighted to welcome prospective families to three special events:

Open Morning – Your first step through our iconic red door. Discover what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.

Taster Day – A chance for your daughter to spend the day as a St Hilda’s girl.

Fireworks Fun Day – Fun, games and activities for all the family.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or already considering St Hilda’s for your daughter, our family would love to welcome yours.

📅 Scan the QR code to register your interest, or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk, 01582 712307.

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Come Home to St Hilda's 🕊️

For 135 years, generations of girls have walked through St Hilda's red doors, forming friendships, creating memories and becoming part of a community that lasts long after school days are over.

To celebrate this special milestone, we are delighted to invite our alumni community to our very first St Hilda's School Alumni Event, taking place on Saturday 19th September from 2-5pm.

Whether you left St Hilda's recently or many years ago, we hope you'll join us to reconnect with former classmates, families and staff, rediscover the school, and celebrate the traditions that have made St Hilda's such a special place for 135 years.

To confirm your attendance, please visit the school website: www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk.

We can't wait to welcome you back to your school.

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Come Home to St Hilda's 🕊️
For 135 years, generations of girls have walked through St Hilda’s red doors, forming friendships, creating memories and becoming part of a community that lasts long after school days are over.
To celebrate this special milestone, we are delighted to invite our alumni community to our very first St Hilda’s School Alumni Event, taking place on Saturday 19th September from 2-5pm.
Whether you left St Hilda’s recently or many years ago, we hope you’ll join us to reconnect with former classmates, families and staff, rediscover the school, and celebrate the traditions that have made St Hilda’s such a special place for 135 years.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to your school.

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Collage-style SHS Alumni Event invitation featuring a girl in school uniform, crest, and event details: 19 September 2026, 2–5pm.