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South Hampstead High School GDST

Girls

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Non-Denominational
Reception - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 4-18)
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South Hampstead High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated in north-west London. Established in 1876 by the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school relocated to its Maresfield Gardens site in 1882. The Senior School campus features a contemporary seven-storey building designed by Hopkins Architects, incorporating a subterranean sports hall and a roof garden. Facilities also include the Waterlow Hall performance space and a four-acre off-site sports ground. The school’s ethos emphasises an outward-looking education, balancing academic rigour with music, drama, and competitive sport.

Selectivity:
Academic
Admissions are determined by academic potential and achievement. For entry at 4+ and 7+, candidates attend multi-stage assessments that include play-based observations, written tests in English and Mathematics, and interviews. At the 11+ entry point, applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-test, with successful candidates progressing to an interview and group activity stage.
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Aspiration
Creativity
Kindness
Courage
Commitment

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+4.8%

South Hampstead High School GDST's fees are 4.8% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-3.0%

South Hampstead High School GDST's fees are 3.0% lower than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1876
Gender Mix:Girls only
School Size: Approx. 954 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
IGCSE
A Level
AS Level
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
ABRSM
Trinity College London
Scholarships:
Football
Gymnastics
Cricket
Music
Athletics
Academic
Art
Netball
Dance
Drama
Sport
Cross Country
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides means-tested financial support through the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) for students entering at 11+ and 16+, based on family income and assets.
Sports Facilities:
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Fencing
Trampoline
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Netball Courts
Yoga Studio
Sports Hall
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
Dark Room
Photography Studio
Theatre
Health Centre
Recital Hall
Ceramics Studio
Dance Studio
Exhibition Space
Library

Contact Information

Address

South Hampstead High School, Maresfield Gardens, London, Greater London, NW3 5SS

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General Enquiries

020 7435 2899

Admissions

020 7309 6205

Other schools that are part of Girls' Day Schools Trust

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:306983
Registered Company No.:00006400
Owner/Stakeholder:Girls' Day Schools Trust (owner)