Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- The Cavendish School, Hemel Hempstead
- Beaumont School
- The Astley Cooper School, Hemel Hempstead
- Academic
Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers LaneHemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 8RP
T: +44 (0)1442 240333
Contact email Visit our websiteISC ID: 81143
Head
Mrs Sharon Schanschieff (Head)
Boys - age range:
Day: 0.25 to 11
Girls - age range:
Day: 0.25 to 16
Size
477 pupils
Abbot's Hill School case studies (18)
Cards for members of the community
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- Watermill House Care Home
- Academic
- Art And Design
- Community Work Fundraising
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Academic support for local schools
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted
- Nash Mills C of E School
- Kings Langley Secondary School
- Queensbury School
- Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead
- Academic
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Contributing to selection of PGCE applicants
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- University of Bedfordshire, Luton`
- ITT
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead
- Chambersbury Primary School, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead
- Chambersbury School
- Academic
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Come and Sing drama and music workshops
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead
- South Hill Primary
- Performing Arts And Music
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Exam preparation sessions and support
Partners
- Abbot's Hill School
- Adeyfield School, Hemel Hempstead
- Academic
Impact of partnership work done in 2023 (ISC annual Census 2024)
- 3 state schools involved
- 101-200 state school pupils involved
- 75 staff hours given
Impact Statement
• Year 4-6 annually enjoy a KNex challenge which is held jointly with our primary partner school. The pupils are mixed and work in groups to build a construction to certain specifications. These are then tested with feedback given. Our evaluation shows pupils gain confidence in working together outside their comfort zone with new pupils. They have to problem-solve in context and work as a team. Their feedback indicates they increasingly enjoy this mixed teamwork and applying different STEM skills.• Our yearly physics training course continues, again focusing on physics GCSE. The data gathered at the end of the day indicates; the attending teachers all found new ways of using resources to support running the practical sessions; increased confidence in the subject area for non-specialist teachers; technicians felt they were more confident setting up the equipment; new ways of approaching the maths component in the syllabus.
• Our second wave of the ‘Come and Sing’ event incorporated a variety of workshops focussing on the performing arts. The pupils taking part provided feedback in the form of pupil questionnaires. This indicates improved perceptions of the arts in general, especially with the male pupils. They felt they were more comfortable taking part in dance and drama activities and became more interested in finding out about China and its culture. In addition, soft skills such as group work and confidence were highlighted as positive elements of the day.
• Our specialist drama teacher continues to teach a class of Year 5 pupils at our state primary partner school. The teacher and head teacher both provide us with regular feedback. The sessions have proved supportive of behaviour management techniques and building empathy in a class with a heavy male ratio. The pupils’ feedback show that they enjoy the lessons and have learnt to work in groups.
• Our Art meet Science workshop in conjunction with our local primary school built on the concept of how creativity feeds into science and how art and science share the emphasis on the same skills such as sketching and observing. In addition to great enjoyment, the pupils were encouraged to move away from compartmentalising their strength and weaknesses and have a wider outlook to what subjects they could excel in.
• The Forensic Challenge day and the Great Britons workshops, both focused on applying skills and teamwork.
We are in the fortunate position to be able to offer a number of small scholarships to Year 7 entrants each year, if there are suitable candidates. Academic Scholarships and Specialist Scholarships in Art & Design, Drama, Musical Theatre, Music or Sport are available.
Bursaries may be available for pupils applying particularly for entry to Year 7. In addition the Governors’ Bursary Committee will occasionally consider Bursaries to enable girls to join the Prep School if funds permit.
In common with other fee paying schools, Bursaries are strictly means tested. It is usual for financial support to remain in place throughout a girl’s time at the School, but each award is reviewed annually and adjusted in the light of any changes in financial circumstances.
- Academic scholarships
- Art scholarships
- Drama scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Sport scholarships
- Sibling discounts
- Bursaries for new entrants
- Hardship awards for existing pupils