Address: Haileybury, Hertford SG13 7NU
Website: haileybury.com
Founded: 1862
Number of Pupils: 911
Termly Fees: From £8,590 (lower school, day) to £17,860 (senior boarding)
Ages: 11-18
Head Teacher: Mr Eugene du Toit
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Entrance Procedure: Academically selective, with entry in years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Contact: Admissions, 01992 706353 or [email protected]
School Visits: To get an impression of life at Haileybury, attend an open day or arrange an individual appointment
The Curriculum
A broad curriculum in the lower school (years seven to eight). A wide range of I/GCSE in the main school. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A levels in sixth form.
Games & The Arts
Haileybury empowers each child to follow their passions and build self-confidence. There is an abundance of cocurricular activities, from core sports cricket, hockey, netball and rugby to music, drama, scuba diving and beekeeping.
Pastoral Care
The bedrock of a Haileybury education is outstanding pastoral care – the heart of which is the boarding house system, with pupils staying with the same house from year nine through to sixth form. Pupils build bonds for life, sharing challenges and successes. Service plays a special role as part of the school’s philosophy to shape generous and compassionate individuals who are ready and willing to give back to society.
University Places
77 percent of pupils choosing to study at UK universities go on to Russell Group universities.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
A nurturing environment and spiritual encouragement underpin our endeavours and help shape the distinctive characteristics of Haileyburians. Our goal is for our young men and women to leave Haileybury fully equipped with the life skills and the academic credentials necessary for them to flourish in a competitive global employment market.
Outstanding Characteristics
- Named UK’s best fully co-ed IB independent school 2024 by The Times, and Boarding School of the Year in the Tes Schools Awards 2024
- The school is listed as one of the top 100 secondary schools in the UK for its cricket provision by The Cricketer’s Good School Guide
- A historic 500-acre campus with the largest academic quad in Europe
- Former professionals head up the highly successful rugby, netball, hockey and cricket teams
- Haileybury Youth Trust is the school’s award-winning charity that trains young people in climate friendly construction and builds schools, homes and water tanks in Uganda
- Model United Nations conference – the largest of its kind in the UK.
- Flagship school for use of artificial intelligence and to support learning
