“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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Snow, storms and soggy pitches may have tested us, but they certainly haven’t slowed us down. It has been a busy and successful start to the Spring Term, with plenty to celebrate already.
🏓 Zoë, Anya, Stella and Izzo represented St Hilda`s at the ISA London North tournament, with all four players progressing through the heats. A standout performance saw Zoë crowned individual girls overall winner, with Stella taking the individual girls plate — alongside impressive sportsmanship, teamwork and attitude from the whole squad.
🏃♀️ Three teams competed in the Berko Cross-Country Relays, with the U11s - Violet, Immy, Emily and Edie - securing a fantastic third place and bringing home bronze medals. The U9 team finished a strong fourth overall, with Lizzie winning her leg in superb style, while the U10 runners showed great determination throughout and were unlucky not to position.
🏀 Form IV enjoyed a home netball fixture against St Columba’s, playing in a tournament-style format that ensured everyone took part. Despite challenging weather, there was some lovely play on display — and plenty of soggy but smiling faces at the final whistle.
A resilient, energetic start to the term — with much more to come.
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Muddy miles and house pride marked this year’s House Cross-Country. Our Forms III–VI girls took to the course, representing York, Warwick and Lancaster with grit, resilience and wonderful camaraderie. Every runner showed impressive perseverance, cheering one another on and racing with true St Hilda’s spirit.
Congratulations to Lanc, who claimed the House title in both the Junior (FIII-IV) and Senior (FV-VI) races, and to our individual champions, Violet and Lizzie.
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🔬Calling all curious minds: applications for Reception 2026 are open.
At St Hilda`s we nurture curiosity from the very beginning, encouraging girls to explore, investigate and wonder about the world around them. From first experiments and observations in Reception to confident scientific thinking in Form VI, learning is driven by curiosity, courage and a love of discovery.
Here, girls don’t just learn facts: they learn how to think, question and explore independently, building the foundations for a lifetime of learning across every subject.
Discover why Reception at St Hilda`s is the best place to begin her journey of exploration by contacting our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on 01582 712307 or admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk.
Your daughter’s story starts here - and we can’t wait to see what she discovers.
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🎵 Is your Reception 2026 starter ready to play her first notes?
A St Hilda’s education helps girls find their rhythm — and their voice.
Whether on stage, in the classroom, as a soloist or part of an ensemble, our girls are encouraged to express themselves, step forward with assurance, and take joy in being heard.
This is a school where individuality is celebrated, confidence is carefully nurtured and every girl is supported to perform at her very best. Contact our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on 01582 712307 or admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk to discover why joining our Reception year sets the perfect tempo for all that lies ahead.
Your daughter`s story starts here - and we can`t wait to watch her compose it.
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🏃♀️ Is your daughter ready to join Team Reception 2026?
Sport at St Hilda’s plays a powerful role in shaping character, strengthening teamwork and developing leadership. Our girls are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another and grow in confidence — learning how to compete with resilience, integrity and joy, whether at an elite level or simply for the love of the game.
From start to finish, every girl is given the confidence to find her stride and the encouragement to keep going. Set your daughter off on the right track by enquiring about our Reception class today: admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk.
Your daughter’s story starts here — and we can’t wait to watch her run her own race.
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📢 Calling all Reception 2026 starters.
From first brushstrokes to confident self-expression, creativity grows with every chapter at St Hilda’s. Our girls are encouraged to explore, experiment and create, their way — building skills, confidence and individuality along the journey.
Every great masterpiece begins with a first mark. Find out more about our Reception class and/or book a bespoke tour by contacting our Admissions Officer, Nicole Fairhead, on 01582 712307 or admissions@sthildasharpenden.co.uk.
Your daughter`s story starts here and we can`t wait to watch her create it, her way.
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