St Margaret's School
London, Camden, Greater London · NW3 7SR
Founded in 1884, St Margaret's is a small independent girls' day school in Camden, north London, with around 150 pupils on roll. Its scale is reflected in an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about nine to one, allowing a close, attentive style of teaching. Around a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, and the school makes bursaries of up to 100 per cent available, so families across a range of circumstances may find a place here within reach. Day fees run from roughly £20,600 to £23,800 a year.
150
Pupils
£23,847
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 150
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- London, Camden, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.st-margarets.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Sharron Shackell
Latest results
Attainment 8
47.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
54%
Teaching & academics
Pupils sit GCSEs, and the school's average Attainment 8 score of 47.1 sits just above the national figure of 46.9, with 54 per cent of grades awarded at 9 to 7. Languages are clearly a strength, with both French and Spanish on offer and Spanish among the most popular subjects, alongside Psychology, Mathematics, History, Geography and Drama & Theatre Studies. The reported figure of 0 per cent achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national 47 per cent stands out sharply and is worth raising directly with the school. Inspection is carried out by the ISI.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 20.25%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1884
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Only senior girls have mobile phones and all are handed in each morning.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,586 - £23,847
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 100% available
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, close-knit girls' school in Camden where bursaries reach as far as 100 per cent, St Margaret's suits families wanting individual attention and a strong grounding in languages.
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St Margaret's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Margaret's School located?
St Margaret's School is located at 18 Kidderpore Gardens, London, NW3 7SR.
What type of school is St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School has approximately 150 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.