South Hampstead High School GDST
London, Camden, Greater London · NW3 5SS
Founded in 1876 and part of the Girls' Day School Trust, South Hampstead High School educates around 700 girls from ages 4 to 18 in Camden. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about eight to one is generous and points to small classes and close attention. Means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent at both 11+ and 16+ make the school accessible to families who might not otherwise consider an independent education.
700
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,371
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 700
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- London, Camden, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.shhs.gdst.net/
- Telephone
- 020 73096218
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Anna Paul
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
93%
A-level A*-A
80%
A-level A*-B
95%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are strong, with 93 per cent of GCSE grades at 9 to 7 and 80 per cent of A-level grades at A*-A. The sciences and mathematics feature prominently at both GCSE and A-level, alongside humanities, languages and the creative subjects, and pupils can also take an EPQ. Languages on offer include French, Spanish and Chinese, while classical options such as Latin and Classical Greek are available lower down the school. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting individual needs are actively identified.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 148
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.1%
- EHC plans
- 0.1%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, music, sport, art and drama, signalling breadth beyond the classroom. The 148-strong sixth form sustains a wide A-level menu, from further mathematics and economics to drama, history of art and government and politics.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1876
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
In the senior school, pupils in years 7 to 11 are phone free, with devices locked in Yondr pouches each morning. Sixth formers are permitted to use their phones in the sixth form building only and are encouraged to do so responsibly. Comprehensive education on online safety and healthy phone use for all pupils.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,371
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent available at 11+ and 16+.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 31 January 2023
The last word
A well-established GDST girls' school with excellent inspection outcomes, small classes and a genuine commitment to access through full bursaries.
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South Hampstead High School GDST 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is South Hampstead High School GDST located?
South Hampstead High School GDST is located at 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS.
What type of school is South Hampstead High School GDST?
South Hampstead High School GDST is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend South Hampstead High School GDST?
South Hampstead High School GDST has approximately 700 pupils on roll.
What is South Hampstead High School GDST's inspection rating?
South Hampstead High School GDST is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 31 January 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.