We're delighted to share the exciting news that we have been chosen as a Finalist in the Girls’ School category of the Independent Schools of the Year awards 2021. 

LEH has been demonstrating the importance and success of single sex education for over 300 years. Hope Favours the Bold is more than just our motto. During their time here, students acquire mental, intellectual, emotional and moral courage.  We aim to undo the socialisation of perfection and replace it with building a sisterhood that teaches pupils to be brave. We have a supportive network which cheers them on and many go on to achieve remarkable things. 

At LEH there are many opportunities for students to lead. This role modelling teaches our pupils to discover their voices and to speak up, developing the self-confidence they need to succeed in their career and their life. We grasp every opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements, provide inspiring role models and raise awareness against bias. 

From our new science wall mural, a daily reminder of the pioneering role women have played in science, to our expert Careers Programme, to a reinvigorated alumnae offering which has increased alumnae engagement by over 200%, LEH promotes the power of female networking and mentoring. 

Melanie Ivarrson, Class of 1990, Chief Development Officer at Moderna Inc, led the global development of one of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccines. She told pupils: “An education at LEH is absolutely what you need to go into the world feeling pretty confident that you can meet any challenge head on.” 

Thank you to the Independent School of the Year 2021 judges for choosing us as Finalists and we look forward to the virtual awards ceremony on Thursday 7 October.