St James Senior Girls' School, London
St James Senior Girls' School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18 in London.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St James Senior Girls' School in detail
St James Senior Girls' School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The Sixth Form marks a pivotal time of growth and discovery - where independence, new freedoms, and the opportunity to focus on the subjects you’re passionate about come to the forefront. It’s a time to think ahead, imagining your future - whether that’s university, work, or something entirely different."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and drama.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (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 St James Senior Girls' School 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 St James Senior Girls' School are St James Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles); Wetherby Pembridge (0.1 miles); Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (0.4 miles, Outstanding); and St Paul's Girls' School (0.4 miles).
St James Preparatory SchoolWetherby PembridgeEcole Française de Londres Jacques PrévertSt Paul's Girls' School
Where pupils go next
Of the 18 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 78% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 90 pupils (50%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is KENSINGTON OLYMPIA (->w), 90 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.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St James Senior Girls' School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 222
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 40
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 222 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 182 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
60%
Available places
180 pupils
300 places
120 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
90
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
51.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
0
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about St James Senior Girls' School
What are GCSE results like at St James Senior Girls' School?
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 St James Senior Girls' School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to St James Senior Girls' School?
St James Senior Girls' School has around 180 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St James Senior Girls' School?
St James Senior Girls' 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 St James Senior Girls' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 222 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 40 serious and 182 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St James Senior Girls' School?
St James Senior Girls' School is at Earsby Street, London, London, W14 8SH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)