“Where children flourish in confidence, creativity, and care.”
St Hilda’s is unique in character and appeal and a special place to educate your child. I am delighted to welcome you to our website, which offers a broad flavour of all that takes place in our busy and vibrant School.
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Wellbeing
The wellbeing of all children, staff and parents at St Hilda’s is our first priority. Everyone has responsibility for others’ wellbeing, and we endeavour to continue the “family feel” that has run through St Hilda’s for over 100 years.
Extra Curricular
St. Hilda’s offers a wide range of Extra-Curricular Activities which seek to cater for a range of interests and abilities. There is something on offer for everyone.
Safeguarding
At St. Hilda’s School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a responsibility we all share. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Outdoor Learning
At St. Hilda’s, Forest School is a child-centred learning programme that aims to promote holistic development, fostering resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners.
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This year`s Form V residential, to Cranedale in North Yorkshire, was packed with windswept adventures, soaring sea views and memories to treasure.
There were days spent roaming the moors, playing ‘grouse and fox’, discovering lemon-flavoured woodland plants and participating in orienteering challenges, alongside experiencing the obligatory bush wee. One stream adventure also saw a rather dramatic rescue mission after an enthusiastic dance move sent a welly flying downstream. The girls crossed makeshift bridges, discovered a bullhead fish (promptly nicknamed Bill), and came face-to-face with Highland cows — now the subject of dreams for at least one member of Form V!
At the beach, the girls spotted puffins and a baby seal, tried their hand at crabbing, and rewarded themselves with ice creams afterwards.
Back at base, the famous Cranedale food, table tennis tournaments and a performance from Settrington dorm kept spirits soaring, whilst campfire songs and marshmallow toasting was, as ever, a highlight for many.
Well done, Form V, on embracing every magical moment of your moorlands adventure.
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We are so proud of our Form II girls, who took to the stage for their very first Class Concert — a cherished St Hilda’s tradition that gives every girl in Forms II to VI the opportunity to perform in front of their parents.
From a whole class recorder piece and song, to instrumental solos and poetry performances, each girl played her part with courage, enthusiasm and growing confidence. For many, it was their first experience of performing to an audience, and how brilliantly they rose to the challenge.
At St Hilda’s, we believe every child deserves the chance to find her voice and shine, whatever her stage of musical or dramatic development. We were so proud of the girls for embracing the experience wholeheartedly and supporting one another so beautifully throughout.
Bravo, Form II!
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The athletics season has started at great pace here at St Hilda`s.
Fresh from their Easter break, Forms III-VI were straight onto the track at Stockwood Park, developing their sprinting, middle distance running and relay skills in preparation for the season ahead.
With the girls back into their stride, Forms III and IV threw themselves into an athletics meeting at home against Abbots Hill. The visitors arrived full of energy and excitement, and all the girls quickly got stuck into a variety of field activities, before coming together on the track for a shuttle relay and 200m race.
Meanwhile, our youngest athletes in Nursery and Reception teamed up with our Form V girls for a very special athletics carousel with Beech Hyde. Across a series of throwing and jumping stations, the older girls supported and encouraged their younger teammates beautifully, making the event a wonderful celebration of participation, friendship and teamwork.
Particularly special was seeing our EYFS girls take part in their very first (and very friendly!) competitive sporting event — and what a brilliant introduction it was under the sunny spring sky.
A huge well done to all the girls for embracing every athletic opportunity with such effort, enthusiasm and spirit.
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From volleyball matches against new international friends to the magic of Mont St Michel and its sinking sand, this year’s Form VI France residential was packed with unforgettable moments.
The girls and their three `légendaire` teachers shared so many laughs and adventures across the week: dressing `French` for dinner, Twister with pen pals, goat milking, baguette making, market shopping, beach singing and ferry bingo, to name just the tip of the iceberg!
Rumour has it that one Form VI member even developed a taste for escargot, enjoying eight in one sitting...
One week. So many memories.
Quel voyage, Form VI! 🇫🇷
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Choosing a school is about more than what you see - it’s about how it feels.
Visit us this term and experience the warmth, energy and individuality that make our school "uniquely special" (current parent).
Whether you`re looking for a Reception 2026 place or would like to explore what`s on offer for our senior girls, join us for one - or all! - of our events and discover how it feels to be known, to be valued, to belong.
Scan the QR code to register via our website, or contact our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk, 01582 712307.
We can`t wait to welcome you through our iconic red door.
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✨ Join our team at St Hilda`s School, Harpenden ✨
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our outstanding Nursery team. The post would suit someone with previous experience in a school or day nursery, who wishes to nurture the individual strengths and character of our pupils.
For more information, and to apply, please visit the vacancies page on our website.
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