Hampstead Hill School, London
Hampstead Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hampstead Hill School in detail
Hampstead Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "Hampstead Hill School is an independent Nursery, Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School based in the heart of Hampstead, London. The Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School is based at St Stephen’s, a magnificent Grade I listed former church, and the adjacent School Hall ( www.ststephenstrust.co.uk ). Our Preparatory School site, opening in September 2024, is based at All Hallows Hall on Courthope Road."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hampstead Hill School are Maria Montessori School (0.1 miles, Good); St Christopher's School (0.2 miles, selective); The Academy School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, selective); and Alleyns Hampstead Senior School (0.3 miles).
Maria Montessori SchoolSt Christopher's SchoolThe Academy SchoolAlleyns Hampstead Senior School
Who goes there
In 2026, 34 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hampstead Heath Rail Station, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rosslyn Hill, 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 773 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 February 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
6 January 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
5 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
11 January 2023
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2018 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child progress, regardless of their starting point. Teachers know pupils exceptionally well and use this knowledge to plan lessons that challenge and support each individual learner. Parents particularly value the school's inclusive, nurturing approach and the depth of knowledge staff have about their children.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching in English and mathematics with pupils achieving well beyond age expectations
- Outstanding curriculum that enthuses pupils and develops deep learning across a wide range of subjects
- Inclusive and nurturing culture where all pupils, including those with English as an additional language and SEN, make strong progress
- Impeccable pupil behaviour both in and out of lessons
- Strong leadership that relentlessly tracks pupil progress and expects the best from all learners
Areas for Improvement
- Further develop opportunities for teachers to share expertise and information about pupils' progress across all subjects taught
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders vigilant in promoting an open culture for raising concerns, timely training provided, and pupils feeling safe and respected.
Extracurricular Activities
Extensive and diverse range of clubs and activities provided both in and out of school, specialist teaching in music, art and drama
Hampstead Hill School is an outstanding independent school where the headteacher and leadership team have built on previous strengths to create an excellent learning environment. Pupils make substantial progress across all areas, with consistently excellent teaching in English and mathematics enabling them to achieve well beyond age-related expectations.
Fees for 2027/28
Day fees, per year
£26,640
about £8,880 a term
| Pre-Prep (Reception Year, Year 1 and Year 2): (inc VAT) x 3 Termly payments | £26,640 a year |
| Prep School (Year 3 and above) : (inc VAT) x 3 Termly payments | £26,640 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Camden - 9 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 96
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 96 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 81 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
359 pupils
521 places
162 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
190
Boys
169
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Hampstead Hill School
When was Hampstead Hill School last inspected?
Hampstead Hill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Hampstead Hill School?
Hampstead Hill School has around 359 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hampstead Hill School?
Hampstead Hill School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hampstead Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 96 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 81 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hampstead Hill School?
Hampstead Hill School is at St Stephen's, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)