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Senior Sports

Sport is woven into the fabric of life at Abbot’s Hill. Through a rich and varied sporting programme, our students develop far more than athletic ability — they build leadership, resilience, and the kind of teamwork that stays with them long after they leave us. we believe in providing opportunities to engage every pupil, to instill a lifelong love of physical activity through our multi-sport programme.

Our dedicated Sports Department works with genuine passion to ensure that every student finds joy in physical activity and carries a love of sport throughout their life. Inclusivity sits at the heart of everything we do — we firmly believe that sport is for everyone — and yet we are equally committed to helping talented athletes excel and reach the very highest levels in their chosen sport.

The majority of sports feature within our curriculum as well as in competitive teams and squads, and our timetable is further enriched by an extensive co-curricular programme offering a wide range of sporting pursuits. We also run a thriving Sports Scholarship programme for 11+ candidates who show exceptional promise — full details can be found on our Scholarships page.

Each Summer Term, the whole Abbot’s Hill community comes together for our much-loved Sports Days — a highlight of the school calendar. These wonderful occasions are as much a celebration of community spirit as they are of sporting achievement, and there is nothing quite like the energy in the air when students are cheered on by their families.

Underpinning it all are our outstanding facilities: a large sports hall, covered swimming pool, tennis and netball courts, football and lacrosse pitches, and of course, our 76 acres of grounds which lend themselves perfectly to cross country running and orienteering — everything our students need to train, compete, and thrive.

We recognise that healthy competition motivates students to aim high, whilst developing team and leadership skills. We therefore compete in many sporting events, from inter-Clan competitions to regional and national finals. An impressive number of pupils represent the School at various levels in the following sports:

"Yes, we have pupils who go on to represent their counties and even their country, and we are enormously proud of them. But I am just as proud of the child who turns up to every practice, who pushes themselves a little further each week, and who discovers along the way that they are far more capable than they ever imagine."

Molly Fielding, Director of Sport
Lacrosse

Lacrosse

Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties from Years 7-11.

Year 8-11 pupils represent the School in the National lacrosse tournament
County tournaments are played from Years 7 to 11.

We also host a five invitational lacrosse tournaments per year.

In 2025 Abbot’s Hill U13s and U14s reached the semi finals in Division One Lacrosse Nationals held in Aldershot, competing against big-name lacrosse schools such as Wycombe Abbey and Berkhamsted.  In the most recent season, our teams recorded impressive wins over Wycombe Abbey and Walthamstow.

Netball

Netball

Our teams compete against local and independent schools in the surrounding counties in league and friendly competitions. We compete in the following leagues, fielding A to C squads to ensure maximum participation:

  • Dacorum League
  • Dacorum Cup
  • Independent Schools Netball Cup
  • Independent Schools Netball Association
  • County Cup / Plate

Some highlights of recent seasons include;
in 2023/24 the  U13 Netball Squad achieved:

  • County Plate finalists – 2nd – First time we have ever entered this league ever as a school and to the final.
  • ISA Regional champs – 1st place got a place to Nationals
  • ISA Nationals – Come 6th in the UK and came 2nd in the plate
  • Came first the League Cup.

In 2024-25, the same squad won the League Cup again – 2nd year in a row

In the same year, our U13 squad achieved the following:

  • ISA Regional Champs – 1st place and goes through to nationals
  • Were placed 12th nationally at the ISA Nationals

U15A got invited into the STAHS invitational Netball league (BIG DEAL!).

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions throughout the year, enabling pupils of all levels to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.

Cross-country

Cross-country

Our Cross Country teams compete in District and County events throughout the year, including the ESAA Cross-Country Cup, Hertfordshire Schools Cross-Country Competition and York House competition.

Recent achievements include:

  • Multiple top 10 places at Districts
  • Representation at ISA Nationals

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions to allow pupils of all abilities to enjoy the competitive experience.

Trampolining

Trampolining

Trampolining coaching is offered on an individual or small group basis.

Rugby

Rugby

Rugby is offered in Games lessons from Year 7, and we also run a lunchtime Tag Rugby Club.

Football

Football

Football is a growing sport at Abbot’s Hill, and our U13 and U15 teams regularly play local schools and in the Dacorum League.

Swimming

Swimming

Swimmers compete in local galas, and the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competition.

We also host a number of inter-clan sports competitions.

Skiing

Skiing

Ski teams compete in the ESSKIA indoor and outdoor championships, the NSSA Open Ski Championships, ERSA Championships, as well as the Independent Schools Association (ISA) competitions.

One of our skiers, Ava, has competed at international level, most recently placing 3rd in the giant slalom.

Inter-clan sports competitions also enable skiers of all abilities to experience competitive sport in a friendly environment.

Equestrian

Equestrian

We enter a wide range of NSEA (National Schools Equestrian Association) events from local grassroots competitions through to national finals. Our riders and their horses compete in all disciplines and at all levels.  We have had multiple top three placings at Bury Farm and have qualified for RPL.

Cricket

Cricket

Abbot’s Hill is proud to be the main sponsor of Berkhamsted Cricket Club Juniors.  The partnership will mean that Abbot’s Hill pupils will gain access to high quality coaches to develop their cricketing skills as well as occasional special opportunities at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. We are pleased to announce one of our new coaches will be Navaid Akhtar, Berkhamsted’s new Head Coach

Recent Sports Highlights

Each term, we will share recent sporting highlights and achievements across a range of sports and age groups in the Senior School.
Here are the PE Department’s top picks from the Autumn Term 2025:

Lacrosse

Swimming

Netball

U16 Netball Teams
U13 Netball

Ski

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Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication.

Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines.

A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil.

Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly.

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Our Clan Dance Competition was an incredible showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication. Our senior students have been working hard, practising and rehearsing to come together and deliver some amazing performances. The competition was tough, and every clan shone on stage, bringing energy, creativity, and spirit to their routines. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Macneil. Thank you as well to our Marketing Club for putting together such a fantastic reel and capturing the event so brilliantly. #ClanDance #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #StudentLife DanceCompetition

We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site.

The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today.

Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage.

The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life.

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We were delighted to welcome local historian Richard Westwood to Abbot’s Hill School to speak with our Year 6 students about the rich history of our site. The visit, kindly arranged by Mrs Kneller, gave the girls a fascinating insight into John Dickinson, who built Abbot’s Hill as a family home, and how it has evolved into the school we know today. Students also enjoyed learning about our Observatory, which once housed a telescope, adding another layer to the school’s unique heritage. The girls showed great curiosity throughout the talk, asking thoughtful questions and engaging enthusiastically with the stories shared. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring local history to life. #AbbotsHillSchool #SchoolHistory #LocalHistory #Heritage

As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months.

It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters.

To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time.

While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do.

Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term.

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As we wrap up the Spring Term, we just want to say a huge thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community for all the hard work, energy, and achievements over the past few months. It is also time to say a fond farewell to some of our wonderful staff members. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the very best in your next chapters. To everyone in our school community, we hope you have a well deserved, restful, and enjoyable holiday. Good luck to our senior students heading off on their ski trip. Have an amazing time. While the school may be quieter over the break, there will still be a dedicated team behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you to our support staff for all that you do. Happy holidays, everyone. See you next term. #SpringTerm #SchoolLife #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #AbbotsHillSchool

This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence,
compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference.

The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process.
A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl.

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This year’s Head Girl Hustings saw a fantastic group of Year 10 students take to the stage, each sharing their own inspiring vision for leadership. Their speeches reflected the values at the heart of our community, confidence, compassion, ambition and integrity, and a real commitment to making a positive difference. The final decision will be announced tomorrow morning during Mark Reading, and we could not be prouder of every student who took part. Each candidate showed remarkable courage, authenticity and passion throughout the process. A huge congratulations to all involved. We cannot wait to reveal our new Head Girl. #StudentLeadership #HeadGirl2026 #SchoolCommunity #FutureLeaders #AbbotsHillSchool

The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today.

Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious.

To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg.

A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support.

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The Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our school today. Wind and hail showers could not stop the fun as everyone set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. There was also a competition to see who could collect the most eggs, and the Macneil clan were victorious. To finish the day, every child received a delicious chocolate egg. A big thank you to AHSPA for helping keep the Easter Bunny well stocked with eggs. We are very grateful for your support. #EasterFun #SchoolEvents #EggHunt #AbbotHillSchool #AHSPA
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