From its earliest days, Haileybury has been a place where young people are prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world.
That purpose continues to shape the School today: grounded in heritage, and focused on equipping pupils for life in a fast-changing global society.
Haileybury was founded in 1862 as an independent public school, establishing a new chapter on a site already associated with education, having previously been the home of the East India Company training college. From the beginning, the School combined academic ambition with a strong emphasis on character, integrity and purpose - values that remain central today.
Set within a beautiful historic campus, Haileybury offers an environment where tradition and innovation sit side by side, enabling pupils to thrive both academically and personally.
Haileybury pupils have long gone on to make their mark across the world. Former pupils have excelled in public service, science and medicine, the arts, sport and business.
Among them is Clement Attlee (pictured left), one of Britain’s most influential Prime Ministers, whose leadership helped shape the modern welfare state. His story reflects a wider pattern: Haileyburians using their education to contribute meaningfully to society.
Service has been at the heart of a Haileybury education for over 160 years. The School places strong emphasis on developing pupils with a sense of responsibility, compassion and a willingness to make a difference.
Today, pupils engage in a wide range of service opportunities, both locally and globally, building empathy, leadership and a lifelong commitment to others.
Haileybury’s rich history is preserved in the School Archive, which holds extensive material relating to its development, governance and community. Expanded in 2014 to include the Kipling Society Library, the Archive is an important resource for understanding the School’s past and present. It is open to researchers by prior appointment.
