Is Haberdashers' Boys' School a boarding school or a day school?

Haberdashers' Boys' School is a independent school offering both boarding and day places.

Does Haberdashers' Boys' School require an entrance exam?

No entrance exam is required at Haberdashers' Boys' School. Admission is based on academic records and a school reference.

What ages does Haberdashers' Boys' School accept?

Haberdashers' Boys' School welcomes students aged 4 to 18.

How many students attend Haberdashers' Boys' School?

Haberdashers' Boys' School has approximately 1,457 students.

What are the boarding fees at Haberdashers' Boys' School?

Haberdashers' Boys' School offers boarding. Contact the admissions office for current boarding fee information.

Is Haberdashers' Boys' School recommended for expat families?

Sport Haberdashers' Boys' School is consistently recommended by international and expat families.

How many Oxbridge places does Haberdashers' Boys' School get?

In 2023, Haberdashers' Boys' School had 17 Oxbridge acceptances. This included 7 Oxford and 10 Cambridge places.

What was Haberdashers' Boys' School's ISI inspection result?

Haberdashers' Boys' School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and met every Standard. ISI is the government-approved body for inspecting independent schools in England.

Haberdashers' Boys' School — International School

Founded in 1690. It serves 1,457 students for students aged 4–18.

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Location & getting here

Postcode

WD6 3AF

Setting

Suburban

Nearest station

Elstree & Borehamwood2.3 km away

Nearest town

Borehamwood2.5 km

Suburban Hertfordshire commuter town for London workers, well-connected by motorway with reasonable access to Heathrow and Gatwick for international families—a stable, prosperous residential area.

Nearest airports

Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.

Airport	Distance	Drive from school	International note
Heathrow	23 km	~40 min	LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai
Luton	25 km	~43 min	LTN — European and budget carriers
London City	30 km	~49 min	—

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Est. 1690

Year Founded

1,457

Students Enrolled

Boarding Available

CCF Programme

Key facts

Founded

1690

Ages

4–18 (Boys)

Pupils on roll

1,457

Fees

$ 26,223–$ 32,487 / year

Inspectorate

ISI

Fees & the true cost of attendance

Published fees · inclusive of VAT

Phase	Per term	Per year
Pre-Preparatory School (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)	£8,741	£26,223
Preparatory School (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6)	£10,233	£30,699
Senior School (Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11)	£10,829	£32,487
Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13)	£10,829	£32,487

Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)

Item	Frequency	Amount
Device loan	Per year	£375

Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.

Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.

Scholarships & financial assistance

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Means-tested bursaries — the school looks at your family income and can offer a much larger discount than any scholarship. Means-tested bursaries available for pupils passing entrance assessments; awards range from 50–100% of fees depending on income, with free places for families earning below £55,000 gross household income; approximately 160 Senior School students receive ongoing support, including additional assistance for uniform, devices, travel, lunches, and one free music instrument. Ask the Bursar directly — these are rarely advertised prominently.

About

Haberdashersʼ Boysʼ School (formerly Haberdashersʼ Askeʼs Boysʼ School) is a private school for boys aged 4–18 in Elstree, Hertfordshire, England. It is a member of the Headmastersʼ and Headmistressesʼ Conference.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

What Makes This School Different

Duke of Edinburgh expeditions

Habs Diploma (sixth form)

Extended research projects (Family Histo

Clubs & Activities

Around 30 co-curricular sportsAcademic societies (student-led)DramaMusic ensemblesYounger student coaching and leadership clubsMixed-age sport classes on Wednesday afternoonsHabsDash (3.5km fun run with Habs Girls)

Expeditions include: Duke of Edinburgh expeditions (multiple year groups)

Academic Results

Oxbridge 2023

7 Oxford · 10 Cambridge

University Destinations 2023

Queen's University BelfastUniversity College LondonSt AndrewsLancaster UniversityHarvardStanfordColumbiaUC Berkeley

Admissions

Entry point	Assessment	Assessment date	Registration deadline
11+ (Year 7)	Standard entrance assessments (details not provided)	—	November (scholarship deadline Thursday 6 November; general deadline not specified)
13+ (Year 9)	Standard entrance assessments (details not provided)	—	November (scholarship deadline Thursday 6 November; general deadline not specified)
16+ (Sixth Form/Year 12)	Not specified	—	—

How to apply

Complete online application form
Pay registration fee
Sit standard entrance assessments
Receive offer or outcome

What you'll need to submit

Online application form
Registration fee
Scholarship form (if applying for scholarship, by 6 November for 11+/13+ entry)
Supporting documents (for bursary/financial assistance applications)

Open events

Book a visit (format and specific dates not detailed)

Scholarships: Scholarships available at 11+, 13+, and 16+ entry with nominal tuition fee discounts; can be held alongside bursary awards.

Admissions contact: [email protected]; [email protected]; 020 4568 2555

Content is sparse on assessment details (subjects, format, timing), specific open day/visit dates, and detailed process steps. Bursary information is comprehensive; general admissions process less detailed. Occasional places available but admission process not described.