Abbot's Hill is an Independent Full/Weekly Boarding and Day School for girls aged 11-16 years. There are 165 pupils. The school is situated in parkland which extends to over 70 acres, under three miles from M1/M25, all major road/rail networks and international airports. The main accommodation is located in a spacious and comfortable late Georgian House. The teaching blocks are in the grounds with a new Science and IT and Technology building recently completed.
There is a modern and well equipped gymnasium, lacrosse pitches, a heated swimming pool, four grass and five hard tennis courts with the use of two indoor courts. The main sports are lacrosse and netball in winter and tennis, athletics and swimming during the summer. Tennis coaching is available throughout the year and there is a strong competitive Ski Team. Other sports include badminton, squash and riding. A wide range of extra curricular activities are offered, which is enhanced by the school's easy proximity to London.
With a staff ratio of 1:8, girls are taught in small subject classes to GCSE. Outstanding results are achieved commensurate with pupils' ability. At Abbot's Hill girls are encouraged to consider their future prospects and are very well prepared to choose from a wide range of A level and GNVQ courses offered to them when they leave. There is a comprehensive careers programme available in the Fifth Year to further enhance their decisions.
Girls are individually coached for music, dance, speech and drama examinations.
Situated in the grounds of Abbot's Hill and sharing its excellent facilities is the Junior School, St Nicholas House. The school is run by fully qualified staff under the direction of its own Headmistress. At St Nicholas House lessons are based on the National Curriculum and the curriculum is further enriched with specialist subject teaching in Latin, French, Music, Dance and Drama. St Nicholas House has girls 3-11 and boys 3-7. Girls may board from 8 years onwards.
Details of Scholarships, and Bursaries are available on request.
Religious denomination: The school follows the principles of the Church of England and has a daily service in the Chapel. Abbot's Hill also welcomes girls of other religious beliefs.
The Abbot's Hill Charitable Trust No 3110533 is dedicated to providing high quality education for girls.
