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I am often asked what makes Tudor special and, for me, the school’s motto, Habeo ut dem (I have that I may give), perfectly encapsulates what sets Tudor, and Tudorians, apart. Habeo ut dem is part of the rich history and fabric of Tudor, part of our community, our shared heritage and identity.

We all ‘have’ something: some girls may have a gift for languages, an aptitude for maths, a talent for writing, or a flair for science; some may be expert equestrians, aspiring artists, marvellous musicians, accomplished athletes, or dedicated dramatists; and every girl has personal qualities which make them unique - they may be a great team player, a fantastic listener, a strong leader, a creative thinker, a calming influence, a problem-solver, kind and caring, level-headed and analytical. Giving our pupils a wide variety of opportunities to help identify what it is they have, and supporting them to develop these skills and qualities, is part of the magic of Tudor.

The girls, in turn, give of their all to life here and, as a consequence, they create truly special connections - both with each other and with the School - and develop a broad range of skills which contribute to their success at university and beyond. Many of the jobs of today won’t be there when our current Todds enter the world of work and we want to equip them with the confidence and agility to know that the skills and qualities they have are valuable and to encourage them to utilise these to make a positive difference in whatever they choose to do in their lives after they leave us.

I extend a warm invitation to you and your daughter to visit us at Tudor Hall and experience this extraordinary school community for yourself.

Julie Lodrick

Headmistress

Central to all aspects of Tudor Hall life is Habeo ut dem, which is not only our school motto but a reflection of the values at the heart of daily school life.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide girls with an ambitious education in an environment where they live with friends, work together and establish a lifelong network that will take them places.

At Tudor Hall, one of the oldest girls’ boarding schools in Britain, girls thrive because they have a deep sense of belonging to a strong and vibrant community. The education we provide is tailored to the individual potential of each girl and promotes independent thinking, creativity and imagination. Through our culture of ambition alongside service, we prepare our girls to take an active, reflective part in their education and wider life, providing them with the skills they need to rise to all the challenges that they will encounter once they head out into the wider world.

Tudor is like nothing else. It is like nowhere else. It is uniquely Tudor.

Our Values

The girls are at the heart of what we value and are central to every decision we make. The ethos of Tudor promotes the school’s values of service to others and provides an environment which enables every pupil to develop as individuals with regard to the whole person: their intellectual, physical and creative potential and their emotional and spiritual development. We encourage pupils to use their talents for the benefit of the community around them whether family, school or the wider world, in the spirit of the motto ‘Habeo ut dem’.

We value the staff who contribute to the lives of the girls in whatever capacity. We value the opportunities that the school makes available to both pupils and staff, as well as the various communities of which we form part, not least former pupils, our OTs and parents. We also value seeking the highest quality in all that we do.

With family and community being at the very heart of daily life at Tudor, we believe in the intrinsic value of partnership and outreach to the various communities of which we form part. The girls are encouraged to create connections with our local community extending outwards to all over the world. And it’s these global connections, which give the girls a critical consciousness of the world around them and once they leave Tudor, be able to make a difference to future generations.

• To provide a high standard of education for Tudor Hall pupils aged 11–18 in a boarding environment.
• To develop the pupils as individuals with regard to the whole person: their intellectual, physical and creative potential and their emotional and spiritual development.
• To encourage pupils to use their talents for the benefit of the community around them whether family, school or the wider world, in the spirit of the motto ‘Habeo ut dem’.
• To equip pupils for life after school with the foundation of sound values and faith which are based on Christian teaching but not exclusive of the religions or traditions of other cultures.