- Haileybury in Hertfordshire opened in 1862 as a school for boys; in 1942, it merged with the Imperial Service College, and became fully coeducational during the mastership of Stuart Westley, who stood down in 2009.
- The 900 or so pupils can choose from a wide range of extracurricular activities, from scuba diving to film-making. The Combined Cadet Force forms a central part of the school’s service priority, while its Model UN group welcomes 700 visitors from around the world every year.
- In 2024, it opened a state-of-the art science and technology centre housing research projects including the genetics study the Stan-X project, which enables pupils to collaborate with scientists from Stanford University.
- The school has pledged to be carbon neutral and energy self-sufficient by 2030.
- House leaders, tutors and the chaplain offer round-the-clock support to students and there is an onsite health centre alongside a wellbeing space.
- Scholarships in academics, music, sport, drama, art and design technology are awarded on merit and include a fee remission. Means-tested bursaries are also available for talented candidates or those with significant pastoral needs.
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