The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.7
24.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 71%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Schanschieff (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Abbot's Hill School?
Abbot's Hill School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbot's Hill School take?
Abbot's Hill School caters for pupils aged 0 to 16.
Where is Abbot's Hill School?
Abbot's Hill School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbot's Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Abbot's Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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