Form VI visit the Bayeux Tapestry
On 14th September 2026, Form VI pupils from St Hilda’s School swapped their classroom textbooks for a first hand encounter with medieval history during a trip to The British Museum…
Category: Form News
Form III Autumn Term
We have had a fantastic start to Form III! The girls have settled quickly into the daily routines and are rising to the challenge of the expectations of a new…
A Royal Visit
Form IV and V pupils at St Hilda’s started the Autumn Term with a trip from Harpenden to London. The trip was an opportunity to experience British culture and our…
Why So Many St Hilda’s Girls Win Scholarships to Senior School
Year after year, St Hilda’s girls go on to win scholarships at some of the country’s most competitive senior schools. Academic scholarships, music awards, drama prizes, sports scholarships, and all-rounder…
Why Choose a Girls-Only Prep School in Harpenden?
The question of whether to choose a single-sex or co-educational school is one that many parents in Harpenden wrestle with. Both have their merits, and ultimately the right answer will…
How Our Nursery in Harpenden Prepares Children for Our Prep School
Many parents ask us how the transition from Nursery to Prep School works at St Hilda’s, and what we do to make sure that the youngest children in our care…
What Makes St Hilda’s One of the Best Independent Schools in Harpenden
Choosing the right independent school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Harpenden is home to a number of highly regarded…
House Cross-Country 2026
This year’s House Cross-Country event, held for the first time at Rothamsted Park, saw our Form III-VI girls represent York, Warwick and Lancaster in a true celebration of participation, perseverance…
