South Hampstead High School GDST, London
South Hampstead High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
South Hampstead High School GDST in detail
South Hampstead High School GDST in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A truly outstanding education opens doors, hearts and minds. That is exactly what we aim to do at South Hampstead, one of the UK’s pre-eminent schools. We welcome girls aged 4 to 18 from across London and focus on enabling all our pupils not just to succeed, but to thrive - intellectually and personally."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for South Hampstead High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to South Hampstead High School GDST are Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior School (0.1 miles); Broadhurst School (0.2 miles); Southbank International School Hampstead (0.2 miles); and The Hall School (0.3 miles, selective).
Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior SchoolBroadhurst SchoolSouthbank International School HampsteadThe Hall School
Where pupils go next
Of the 89 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 87% went on to university or other higher education and 2% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 144 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 3 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Finchley Road Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belsize Lane, 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
10 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
31 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
5 December 2018
Integrated
10 November 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£24,558 to £30,060
depending on year group
| Junior School - inc VAT | £24,558 a year |
| Senior School - inc VAT | £30,060 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
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for South Hampstead High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from South Hampstead High School GDST
Bright & Brilliant
22 Sep 2026
Resplendens 2026
17 Sep 2026
150th Archive Exhibition
17 Sep 2026
Top Tatler School
8 Sep 2026
Student Designs
7 Sep 2026
Prague Music Tour
29 Aug 2026
From South Hampstead High School GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with South Hampstead High School GDST
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near South Hampstead High School GDST.
- Let's Leap @ South Hampstead High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ South Hampstead Junior School340m away · Not yet graded
- The Winchester Project430m away · Not yet graded
- Curiouser570m away · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities760m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ Devonshire House770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 148
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 19 serious and 128 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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
99%
Near capacity
961 pupils
964 places
3 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
144
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
961
Total Pupils
0
Boys
961
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about South Hampstead High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at South Hampstead High School GDST?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for South Hampstead High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was South Hampstead High School GDST last inspected?
South Hampstead High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to South Hampstead High School GDST?
South Hampstead High School GDST has around 961 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to South Hampstead High School GDST?
South Hampstead High School GDST 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.
Does South Hampstead High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let's Leap @ South Hampstead High School (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near South Hampstead High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 19 serious and 128 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 South Hampstead High School GDST?
South Hampstead High School GDST is at 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)