Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP
Key Facts
Mrs Sharon Schanschieff Head
Co-ed Gender
423 Total Pupils
Town Location
Day Type
0 - 16 Age Range
Mainstream Mainstream/Special
Church of England Religious Ethos
About
Named as The Sunday Times Parent Power Independent 11-16 School of the Year 2026, Abbot’s Hill School is a vibrant independent day school set in 76 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire grounds, offering a nurturing environment where pupils find “brilliance in balance.” Known for strong academic results, exceptional pastoral care, and a rounded education, the school helps young people thrive academically while staying happy, confident, and future‑ready. With a forward‑thinking curriculum, small class sizes, and extensive co‑curricular opportunities, pupils develop curiosity, creativity, and the skills they need for a rapidly changing world. Historically a girls’ school, Abbot’s Hill is now proudly co‑educational: boys joined the Prep School in September 2025 and will enter Year 7 from September 2026. Warm, ambitious, and inclusive, Abbot’s Hill is a place where every child can flourish.
Fees
Day Fees
£5,150 – £9,330 (inc. VAT)Pupil Information
Total Pupils
The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.
Boys
Girls
With SEN Support
With SEN EHCP
Academic Subjects
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Awards
Mobile Phone Policy
Approach to mobile phone use at Abbot's Hill School
Inspected by ISI
This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Location
Contact School
Head Mrs Sharon Schanschieff
Website www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
Telephone (0)1442240333