Haberdashers' Elstree Schools

Who we are

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools consists of Haberdashers’ Boys’ School, founded in 1690 and Haberdashers’ Girls’ School, Founded in 1875.

Habs Boys and Habs Girls are two leading independent day schools for children aged 4–18.

The Schools’ academic results place it amongst the highest-ranked schools in the UK.

The Schools occupy purpose-built facilities in a superb setting: 100 acres of playing fields and grounds, all within easy reach of North London.

Our culture and values

The schools provide a challenging, positive, stimulating and secure community in which students enjoy working hard to fulfil their potential. The co-location of the Schools provides the best of both worlds: an excellent single-sex education within a co- educational environment.

The Schools trace their roots back to the 17th century when the founder, Robert Aske, established the principles that guide it to this day – to give talented and ambitious young people the opportunities they need to succeed in life.

The Schools’ priority is the education of the whole person, amongst other bright, well- motivated students, taught by a highly qualified, committed staff. In partnership with parents, it aims to provide every student with the intellectual, cultural, physical, moral, personal and spiritual resources she or he needs to give her or him confidence to go forward in a changing world.

The Schools have a diverse community which nurtures a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which their pupils will lead and succeed. The excellent pastoral care, broad academic curriculum and far-reaching co-curricular provision prepare students for success, wherever their passion may take them.