Best Private Schools in Hertfordshire - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Hertfordshire has 22 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with over half offering boarding places as well. There are no boarding-only independent schools in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95.0 | Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School | Boys | Day | £21,477 | N/A |
| 2 | 92.7 | St Albans School | Boys (Co-ed Sixth Form) | Day | £21,282 | N/A |
| 3 | 91.0 | Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,070 | N/A |
| 4 | 89.4 | St Albans High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £20,745 | N/A |
| 5 | 77.0 | Haileybury School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £27,435 | £37,215 |
| 6 | 76.0 | Bishop's Stortford College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,096 | £35,838 |
| 7 | 75.0 | St Francis' College | Girls | Day & Boarding | £18,450 | £34,770 |
| 8 | 69.0 | St Columba's College | Boys | Day | £10,413 | £25,344 |
| 9 | 65.0 | Berkhamsted School | Co-ed | Day | £23,175 | £37,575 |
| 10 | 62.6 | Queenswood School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £27,120 | £37,560 |
| 11 | 62.0 | St Margaret's School (Hertfordshire) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £18,351 | £25,452 |
| 12 | 57.0 | The Royal Masonic School for Girls | Girls | Day & Boarding | £19,278 | £33,198 |
| 13 | 50.4 | Abbot's Hill | Girls | Day | £21,501 | N/A |
| 14 | 47.0 | Mount House School | Co-ed | Day | £17,475 | N/A |
| 15 | 46.9 | Tring Park School for the Performing Arts | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £24,885 | £37,605 |
| 16 | 44.0 | The Purcell School for Young Musicians | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £26,775 | £34,185 |
| 17 | 41.0 | St Christopher School (Hertfordshire) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £19,944 | £34,545 |
| 18 | 38.1 | St Edmund's College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £18,990 | £33,606 |
| 19 | 37.0 | Aldenham School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £23,964 | £35,346 |
| 20 | 36.0 | Kings School (Harpenden) | Co-ed | Day | £8,700 | N/A |
| 21 | 11.5 | Stanborough Secondary School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £10,740 | N/A |
Where Schools are Located
Hertfordshire’s private schools are concentrated in the south of the county, closest to London in Watford and St Albans. The rest of the county is well covered with independent schools in Berkhamsted, Welwyn, and Hertford to name a few.
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Best Private Schools in Hertfordshire
There are 22 independent schools in Hertfordshire.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3BTGCSE A*/A: 91%- Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJGCSE A*/A: 89.4%
- Butterfly Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AFGCSE A*/A: 95%
- Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HBGCSE A*/A: 92.7%
- 10 Maze Green Road, CM23 2PJGCSE A*/A: 76%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Butterfly Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AFA-Level A*/A: 75.8%
- Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3BTA-Level A*/A: 74.2%
- Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJA-Level A*/A: 67.7%
- Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HBA-Level A*/A: 59%
- 10 Maze Green Road, CM23 2PJA-Level A*/A: 50%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £8,700 | £27,435 | £20,286 |
| Boarding Places | £25,344 | £37,605 | £34,018 |
Best Boys Schools in Hertfordshire
There are 3 independent boys schools in Hertfordshire, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, St Albans School and St Columba's College.
Best Private Boys Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Butterfly Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AFGCSE A*/A: 95%
- Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HBGCSE A*/A: 92.7%
- King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AWGCSE A*/A: 69%
Best Private Boys Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Butterfly Lane, Elstree, WD6 3AFA-Level A*/A: 75.8%
- Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HBA-Level A*/A: 59%
- King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AWA-Level A*/A: 33%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £10,413 | £21,477 | £17,724 |
| Boarding Places | £25,344 | £25,344 | £25,344 |
Best Girls Schools in Hertfordshire
There are 7 independent girls schools in Hertfordshire.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3BTGCSE A*/A: 91%
- Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJGCSE A*/A: 89.4%
- Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJGCSE A*/A: 75%
- Shepherd's Way, AL9 6NSGCSE A*/A: 62.6%
- Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DTGCSE A*/A: 62%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3BTA-Level A*/A: 74.2%
- Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJA-Level A*/A: 67.7%
- Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJA-Level A*/A: 42.4%
- Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DTA-Level A*/A: 36.4%
- Shepherd's Way, AL9 6NSA-Level A*/A: 28%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £18,351 | £27,120 | £20,788 |
| Boarding Places | £25,452 | £37,560 | £32,745 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Hertfordshire
There are 12 private co-ed schools in Hertfordshire.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NUGCSE A*/A: 77%
- 10 Maze Green Road, CM23 2PJGCSE A*/A: 76%
- Berkhamsted, HP4 2BBGCSE A*/A: 65%
- Camlet Way, Barnet, EN4 0NJGCSE A*/A: 47%
- Mansion Drive, Tring, HP23 5LXGCSE A*/A: 46.9%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- 10 Maze Green Road, CM23 2PJA-Level A*/A: 50%
- Berkhamsted, HP4 2BBA-Level A*/A: 47%
- London Road, Hertford, SG13 7NUA-Level A*/A: 44%
- Camlet Way, Barnet, EN4 0NJA-Level A*/A: 36.4%
- Old Hall Green, Ware, SG11 1DSA-Level A*/A: 35.1%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £8,700 | £27,435 | £20,633 |
| Boarding Places | £33,606 | £37,605 | £35,739 |
Hertfordshire Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £20,286 | £34,018 |
| Boys | £17,724 | £25,344 |
| Girls | £20,788 | £32,745 |
| Co-Ed | £20,633 | £35,739 |
Contents
- Overview
- Hertfordshire Independent School League Table
- Where Schools are Located
- How to Pass Entrance Exams for Private Schools in Hertfordshire
- Best Private Schools in Hertfordshire
- Best Boys Schools in Hertfordshire
- Best Girls Schools in Hertfordshire
- Best Co-Ed Schools in Hertfordshire
- Hertfordshire Private School Costs