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St Mary's School, Hampstead, London

Prep
Other independent school
Girls
Roman Catholic
Ages 2–11

St Mary's School, Hampstead is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

St Mary's School, Hampstead in detail

St Mary's School, Hampstead in its own words

In its own words: "St Mary’s School seeks to provide an outstanding education firmly founded on the Catholic Faith. Spiritual and moral principles are nurtured in a way that is reflected in daily life. Within a happy and caring environment and based on the recognition of the dignity, worth and wellbeing of each child, high standards are expected."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to St Mary’s School, Hampstead, a school that provides a sense of belonging to each and every girl from Pre-Nursery through to Year 6, as well as boys in Pre-Nursery and Nursery."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, athletics, gymnastics, yoga, ballet, drama, chess, robotics and debating.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Camden

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to St Mary's School, Hampstead are Southbank International School Hampstead (0.1 miles); LSI Independent College (0.2 miles, Good); Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior School (0.2 miles); and Devonshire House Preparatory School (0.2 miles).

Southbank International School HampsteadLSI Independent CollegeAlleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior SchoolDevonshire House Preparatory School

Who goes there

In 2026, 19 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Finchley Road & Frognal Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Marys School, 20 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 826 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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss Charlotte Owen
Pupils:194
LA:Camden
Phone:02074351868
Website:stmh.co.uk
Address:47 Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, London, NW3 6PG
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1951

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    14 October 2025

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    29 November 2022

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  • Short Visit

    25 April 2018

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    29 November 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    12 February 2013

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URN:100067
UKPRN:10079908
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hampstead and Highgate
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Keep up with St Mary's School, Hampstead

Getting There

Train Stations

Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Entrance)
451m · 7 min walk
Finchley Road & Frognal Rail Station
473m · 8 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Finchley Road Underground Station
462m · 8 min walk
Finchley Road Station
471m · 8 min walk
Hampstead Underground Station (Southbound)
639m · 10 min walk

Bus Stops

St. Marys School (Stop J)
24m · 0 min walk
Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road (Stop K)
227m · 4 min walk
Nutley Terrace (Stop S)
240m · 4 min walk
Belsize Lane (Stop R)
370m · 6 min walk
Finchley Road Station (Stop CH)
396m · 6 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
97
Fatal
1
Serious
6
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 90 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

21 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

63%

Available places

194 pupils

307 places

113 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Camden council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

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

19

SEN Support

4

EHC Plans

11.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

194

Total Pupils

0

Boys

194

Girls

2026 academic year

Linked Schools

Schools linked by geographic proximity

Questions parents ask about St Mary's School, Hampstead

When was St Mary's School, Hampstead last inspected?

St Mary's School, Hampstead is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.

How many pupils go to St Mary's School, Hampstead?

St Mary's School, Hampstead has around 194 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to St Mary's School, Hampstead?

St Mary's School, Hampstead 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 Mary's School, Hampstead?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 97 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 90 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 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 St Mary's School, Hampstead?

St Mary's School, Hampstead is at 47 Fitzjohn's Avenue, London, London, NW3 6PG.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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