We’ve been rated ‘very good’ by The Telegraph of best value private schools in the UK

We are proud to share that both Habs Boys and Habs Girls have been rated ‘very good’ by The Telegraph in their latest review of best value private schools in the UK.

The Telegraph’s value for money score is, effectively, a fee:grade ratio, calculated by looking at A Level and GCSE grades alongside the annual fees paid, with a number of adjustments being made for comparability.

As two high-performing academically ambitious schools, we strive for the highest outcomes for our students, which is evidenced by our yearly GCSE and A Level results. Habs Boys has been described as an “academic powerhouse with a heart” by The Good Schools Guide 2024/5.

Additionally, this year’s value-for-money score makes some minor adjustments for facilities. The Telegraph conducted its own research to certify whether each school has any of 11 key amenities, eight of which the Habs Elstree site has.

We are pleased that The Telegraph recognises the importance of school facilities – at Habs, we believe excellence goes far beyond exam results – the depth and breadth of our co-curricular programme is testament to this, enabling our students to excel academically while also pursuing their personal interests and talents.

In the recent Habs Boys Independent Schools Inspectorate report, we received a significant strength for our offering:
“The co-curricular programme provides significant variety, and many activities are initiated or organised by pupils. In a school in which pupils have high academic ambition, the programme provides balance to pupils’ examination studies, and although voluntary, all pupils take part. As such it promotes pupils’ wellbeing and is one of the school’s significant strengths.”

The Telegraph’s recognition reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding education with lasting impact, preparing our students not just for exams, but for life beyond Habs.