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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST independent school in Greater London logo

Streatham & Clapham High School GDST

Girls

Ad sapientiam sine metu

(Towards wisdom unafraid)

Non-Denominational
Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 3-18)
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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, situated across two sites in South London. Founded in 1887 and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school features a Prep School in a Victorian building and a Senior School bordering Tooting Common. Notable architecture includes 1930s modernist structures and a contemporary Sixth Form wing. Specialist facilities include a recital hall, art suites, and a floodlit all-weather pitch. Guided by the motto "Towards wisdom unafraid," the school balances academic breadth with a wide-ranging co-curricular programme.

Selectivity:
Academic
Prospective pupils must complete age-appropriate assessments for admission. For Nursery and Reception, this involves informal play-based observations. Candidates for Year 3 are tested in English and Mathematics and participate in a team-building task. For Year 7 entry, applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test, covering English, Mathematics, and both Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, alongside a creative writing exercise and a group problem-solving activity. Year 9 admission requires examinations in English, Mathematics, and Science.
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Kindness
Respect
Integrity
Compassion

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-5.4%

Streatham & Clapham High School GDST's fees are 5.4% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-12.8%

Streatham & Clapham High School GDST's fees are 12.8% 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:1887
Gender Mix:Girls only
School Size: Approx. 857 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
A Level
IGCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Technology
Engineering
Design & Technology
Music
Academic
Art
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested financial support is available for Year 7 and 12 entrants, potentially covering the full cost of tuition based on the family's financial circumstances and asset levels.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Badminton Court
Playing Fields
Climbing Wall
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Ballet Studio
Astroturf Pitch
Yoga Studio
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Wellbeing Suite
3D Printer
Photography Studio
Forest School
Theatre
Pupil Café
Outdoor Classroom
Health Centre
Recital Hall
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Podcast Studio
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

42, Abbotswood Road, London, Greater London, SW16 1AW

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General Enquiries

020 8677 8400

Admissions

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Company Details

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