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A Very Warm Welcome to PHC

PHC is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18 years set in 100 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Founded in 1820 by Princess Augusta and Mrs Sophia Williams we have had the privilege of Royal Patronage since 1838 when Queen Victoria became our Patron.

We will celebrate our 200th year in 2020, and to mark this bicentenary we will be opening our doors to boys from September 2019, so that both boys and girls can enjoy and benefit from being educated here.

About PHC

Our Move to Co-ed

Open Events

Learning Environment

Sixth Form

Boarding at PHC

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PHC News

RT PHCBoarding "The last of our holiday guests left this afternoon. There’s now a lot of work to be done before the boarders return from 3pm on Tuesday, but we’ll be ready and waiting for them! Plus fresh paint and new furniture for more bedrooms as… https://t.co/SE4SC53IoC"
Sat Apr 20 18:09

RT PHCBoarding "Wise words we would encourage all our exam candidates to adhere to. https://t.co/RzUvLt72xC"
Sat Apr 20 18:09

RT PHCSport "We have touched down! What a fantastic trip! Thank you to the girls for all of your hard work this week! https://t.co/M95jwp0ej3"
Thu Apr 18 17:02

RT PHCBoarding "The bluebells are out in Hitch wood, a short walk from PHC. Not long until the boarders will be able to join us for an early morning or evening bluebell stroll, to enjoy the fairy flowers at their best. https://t.co/1X7qptDqqg"
Thu Apr 18 13:19

How to Find Us

The school is part of United Learning. United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12.
Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB. Tel: 01832 864 444

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