
This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional quality of education at Abbot’s Hill and reflects our ongoing commitment to achieving Brilliance in Balance — combining academic ambition, strong pastoral care and a rich co-curricular offering to ensure every pupil is empowered to flourish.
We are immensely proud of our pupils, whose enthusiasm, character and achievements sit at the heart of this success. Also central to the success are our dedicated staff and the wider school community, whose unwavering support and belief in our values make our school the vibrant, nurturing environment it is.
Head Sharon Schanschieff said “I am absolutely delighted and immensely proud that Abbot’s Hill has been named Independent 11–16 School of the Year. This award is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the unwavering support of our parents and wider community. It captures the balance of high ambition and genuine warmth that characterises our supportive community, and it is an honour to see our school recognised in this way.”
Antony Spencer, CEO at Mill Hill Education Group of which Abbot’s Hill is part, also congratulated the school saying, “This is pleasing, but not entirely surprising, recognition of the superb education provided at Abbot’s Hill. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff, who are committed to delivering the very best education for every child. It was a privilege to welcome the school into the Mill Hill Education Group, and the professional collaboration between our excellent schools has been rewarded with a flurry of national awards over the last twelve months alone,”
This award is a significant milestone for our school, and we look forward to continuing to inspire curious, confident and compassionate young people in the years ahead.
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