Streatham & Clapham High School GDST, Streatham
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 19 in Streatham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST in detail
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST in its own words
In its own words: "Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) is one of London’s leading all-girls schools, offering a dynamic educational community committed to empowering girls aged 3 to 18. As part of the prestigious Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), SCHS combines tradition with innovation, offering a forward-thinking curriculum that fosters academic excellence, creativity and personal growth."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, hockey, athletics, yoga, drama, choir, chess, photography, debating and Duke of Edinburgh.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lambeth
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (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 Streatham & Clapham 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 Streatham & Clapham High School GDST are The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten (0.7 miles); Eveline Day School (0.8 miles); Hornsby House School (1 mile); and Al Risalah Secondary School (1.1 miles, Good).
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops KindergartenEveline Day SchoolHornsby House SchoolAl Risalah Secondary School
Where pupils go next
Of the 53 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 26% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 100 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 6 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streatham Hill Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodfield Avenue, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 773 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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.
Routine Inspection
19 March 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
31 October 2023
Short Visit
31 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
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 Streatham & Clapham 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 Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
SCHS Student Podcast
28 Sep 2026
Our inaugural Fringe Film Festival opens its doors to the community
24 Sep 2026
SCHS celebrates GCSE results
20 Aug 2026
SCHS celebrates A Level results
13 Aug 2026
SCPS Commended in Independent School of the Year Awards
6 Jul 2026
Head’s Blog
3 Jul 2026
From Streatham & Clapham High School GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Streatham & Clapham High School GDST.
- R3 Voyage Kids Club LTD240m away · Not yet graded
- Voxly670m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
6 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (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
73%
Available places
811 pupils
1,110 places
299 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
100
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
13.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
811
Total Pupils
0
Boys
811
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Streatham & Clapham 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 Streatham & Clapham 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 Streatham & Clapham High School GDST last inspected?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST has around 811 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham 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 Streatham & Clapham High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Streatham & Clapham High School GDST: R3 Voyage Kids Club LTD (240m away, registered, not yet graded) and Voxly (670m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 18 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is at 42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham, Streatham, SW16 1AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)