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Private Schools in Hertfordshire

Browse 49 independent schools across St Albans, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Watford, and Radlett….

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Beeston Hall School

Beeston Hall School

Cromer, Norfolk

Bishop's Stortford College

Bishop's Stortford College

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Finborough School

Finborough School

Stowmarket, Suffolk

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Browse All Private Schools in Hertfordshire

Showing 1–49 of 49 schools

Name (A–Z)
Name (Z–A)
Fees (Low to High)
Fees (High to Low)
Abbot's Hill School

Abbot's Hill School

Partner school

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP

Fees from

£5,150 / term

Range £5,150 - £9,330 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–16 423 Day

Aldenham School

Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AJ

Fees from

£6,137 / term

Range £6,137 - £16,500 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 841 Day & Boarding
Aldwickbury School

Aldwickbury School

Hertfordshire, AL5 1AD

Fees from

£5,962 / term

Range £5,962 - £7,943 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 368 Day & Boarding
Beechwood Park School

Beechwood Park School

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW

Fees from

£2,095 / term

Range £2,095 - £8,688 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 478 Day & Boarding

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2SZ

Co-Ed 1–11 555 Day
Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ

Fees from

£5,201 / term

Range £5,201 - £20,587 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 1,431 Day & Boarding
Bishop's Stortford College

Bishop's Stortford College

Partner school

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2PQ

Fees from

£4,812 / term

Range £4,812 - £17,365 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 1,251 Day & Boarding

Charlotte House Preparatory School

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4DU

Fees from

£2,592 / term

Range £2,592 - £6,720 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–11 89 Day

Duncombe School

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JA

Fees from

£5,624 / term

Range £5,624 - £7,558 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 271 Day

Edge Grove School

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8NL

Fees from

£3,642 / term

Range £3,642 - £8,446 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 396 Day
Egerton-Rothesay School

Egerton-Rothesay School

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3UJ

Fees from

£8,088 / term

Range £8,088 - £11,514 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 6–19 159 Day

Haberdashers' Girls' School

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BT

Fees from

£7,974 / term

Range £7,974 - £9,569 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 1,132 Day

Haileybury

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NU

Fees from

£9,106 / term

Range £9,106 - £18,932 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 916 Day & Boarding
Heath Mount School

Heath Mount School

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3NG

Fees from

£7,002 / term

Range £7,002 - £11,646 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 505 Day & Boarding

Hertford Prep

Partner school

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2LX

Fees from

£5,806 / term

Range £5,806 - £6,180 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 137 Day

Howe Green House School

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, Hertfordshire, CM22 7UF

Fees from

£4,950 / term

Range £4,950 - £6,450 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 142 Day

Kingshott School

Partner school

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7JX

Fees from

£5,215 / term

Range £5,215 - £6,436 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–16 414 Day
Lochinver House School

Lochinver House School

Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1LW

Fees from

£2,892 / term

Range £2,892 - £7,656 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 324 Day
Lockers Park School

Lockers Park School

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TL

Fees from

£5,280 / term

Range £5,280 - £8,382 (inc. VAT)

Boys 5–14 189 Day & Boarding

Longwood School

Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG

Co-Ed 3–11 37 Day

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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Hertfordshire

How many private schools are there in Hertfordshire?
School Scout includes profiles for 49 independent schools across Hertfordshire, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the county.
Which towns in Hertfordshire have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across Hertfordshire, with particularly strong concentrations in St Albans, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Watford, Radlett, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Bishop's Stortford. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare Hertfordshire schools?
Start with a realistic travel area, then compare schools by age range, admissions, gender, fees, size, curriculum and school culture. Use School Scout's comparison tool to review key information side by side.
Are there boarding schools in Hertfordshire?
Yes. Hertfordshire is home to a number of well-established boarding and day schools, with options ranging from full boarding to flexible boarding. Families also often compare Hertfordshire schools with those in neighbouring Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex.
Can I search for Hertfordshire schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, town, village or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare Hertfordshire private school fees?
Yes. School profiles show available fee information and the School Fees hub helps families compare tuition, boarding and other published costs.
Where can I find Hertfordshire school open days?
Use School Scout's Open Days section to browse upcoming events and follow links to individual school profiles for further details.
What is the difference between a Hertfordshire prep and senior school?
Prep schools usually educate younger pupils before senior-school entry, while senior schools typically begin at age 11 or 13 and may continue through sixth form. Age ranges vary, so families should check each school profile.

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