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Welcome to the Nursery

Our Day Nursery and Pre-School in Hemel Hempstead welcomes boys and girls from six months of age through to Pre-school. We offer a full day and all-year-round provision in our modern, spacious and innovative nursery building which is located next to the Prep School in the spectacular Abbot’s Hill School grounds.

The highly skilled and professional Nursery staff are dedicated to ensuring that all the children in their care receive the best start, providing high-quality care and education through rich and varied, planned and spontaneous activities, tailored to each individual child’s needs. Children are nurtured and encouraged throughout their time at Nursery, with clear and open communication with parents and carers key to the happiness of their transition from home to nursery and beyond.

The Nursery has been purpose-built with the children’s learning, development and enjoyment in mind. With the building all on one level, children have free-flow access to the outside areas that can be used all year round, whatever the weather. The outside space has been divided into three main areas, according to the children’s ages, with resources carefully chosen to enhance their learning.

The Nursery provides an excellent foundation to primary school education and feeds seamlessly into the Prep School, reflecting the ethos and values of Abbot’s Hill School.

Contact us on 01442 839103 or at admissions@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk.

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There are many ways to get a taste of life at Abbot’s Hill – whatever you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome. We are very proud of everything that goes on each day in our classrooms, outside in the 76 acres of parkland and through our extensive co-curricular programme, and our pupils are always keen to meet prospective families and chat about their experiences at school. We know that our pupils are our very best ambassadors!
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Exciting opportunities for Reception 2026 places

If you’re still considering options following primary school allocations, there’s good news. At Abbot’s Hill. we have a limited number of Reception places available for September 2026, offering a wonderful start to your child’s education.

By joining Abbot’s Hill, your child will be taught by caring, experienced teachers within an idyllic parkland setting, and will be part of an award-winning school community where each day brings new moments of discovery, and where children grow in confidence, kindness, and character every step of the way.

With a strong focus on individual attention and a happy, engaging classroom experience, your child can begin their school journey feeling happy, excited, and ready to thrive.

#Reception2026 #SchoolAdmissions #PrimarySchool #EarlyYears #AbbotsHillSchool

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Exciting opportunities for Reception 2026 places If you’re still considering options following primary school allocations, there’s good news. At Abbot’s Hill. we have a limited number of Reception places available for September 2026, offering a wonderful start to your child’s education. By joining Abbot’s Hill, your child will be taught by caring, experienced teachers within an idyllic parkland setting, and will be part of an award-winning school community where each day brings new moments of discovery, and where children grow in confidence, kindness, and character every step of the way. With a strong focus on individual attention and a happy, engaging classroom experience, your child can begin their school journey feeling happy, excited, and ready to thrive. #Reception2026 #SchoolAdmissions #PrimarySchool #EarlyYears #AbbotsHillSchool

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Abbot’s Hill pupils Shreya, Naina & Vidya, who took part in Swimathon UK 2026.

Competing as a relay team, they completed an amazing 5km swim in just 1 hour 45 minutes, each swimming at least 67 lengths of a 25m pool without breaks.

Even more impressively, they raised £730 (exceeding their £500 target!) for two incredible causes: Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie 💙

All three pupils are valued members of our school swimming community and continue to pursue their passion through their involvement in swimming both in and out of school.

#StudentSuccess #Swimathon2026 #Teamwork #ProudSchoolMoment #AbbotsHillSchool

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We are incredibly proud to celebrate Abbot’s Hill pupils Shreya, Naina & Vidya, who took part in Swimathon UK 2026. Competing as a relay team, they completed an amazing 5km swim in just 1 hour 45 minutes, each swimming at least 67 lengths of a 25m pool without breaks. Even more impressively, they raised £730 (exceeding their £500 target!) for two incredible causes: Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie 💙 All three pupils are valued members of our school swimming community and continue to pursue their passion through their involvement in swimming both in and out of school. #StudentSuccess #Swimathon2026 #Teamwork #ProudSchoolMoment #AbbotsHillSchool

Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday.

#EasterSunday #SchoolCommunity #Choir #Reflection #AbbotsHillSchool

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Wishing our whole school community a happy and peaceful Easter Sunday. #EasterSunday #SchoolCommunity #Choir #Reflection #AbbotsHillSchool

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

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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.

#AbbotsHillSchool #SchoolHistory #LocalHistory #Heritage

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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
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School in Action Morning

Tuesday 28 April 10.00am – 12.00pm

Come and visit Abbot’s Hill on a normal school day. Tour our fabulous site and facilities, drop in on lessons across the School, and meet our staff and pupils to find out more about our award-winning school.

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