South Hampstead High School
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| South Hampstead High School | |
| Mottos | Mehr Licht (German: "More Light") |
| Established | 1876 |
| School type | Independent
GDST |
| Headmistress | Mrs Jenny Stephen |
| Location | Hampstead, London, England |
| Enrollment | 903 students |
| Faculty | circa 69 |
| Colours | Gold and Navy |
| Homepage | Visit School Website |
Contents |
[edit] School Motto
- "Mehr Licht" - More Light (German)
[edit] Introduction
South Hampstead High School is an all-girls independent school situated in Hampstead, north-west London. Founded in 1876, it was the ninth school established by the Girls' Day School Trust. It is a selective, academic day school for girls. Although on two sites, the Senior school and Junior school are run as a single unit. There are about 160 girls in the sixth form, which has its own building, Oakwood House.
Pupils enjoy the challenge and pace of the school's academic subjects and participate enthusiastically in a large number of clubs, societies and extra-curricular opportunities. Music and drama are outstanding. The school encourages individuality in its pupils, and it is know for its remarkable friendly, liberal and accepting attitude and the high academic standards that it maintains.
The school choirs are regular prize winners at the Eisteddfod. There is an extensive programme of European exchanges and work experience.
Sport has a high profile. A four acre sports site offers facilities for netball, hockey, athletics, tennis, squash and rounders.
All girls participate in charity events; the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and Young Enterprise Scheme are very strong. There are frequent opportunities to participate in events undertaken jointly with boys at University College School, Hampstead. South Hampstead is linked with local boys' school University College School.
The school participates in the GDST's Scholarships and Bursaries Scheme; it is a multi-cultural community, reflecting its wide catchment area.
Girls at SHHS are encouraged to be confident and be able to use their initiative to prepare them for the rapidly changing world in with they will seek their careers. The aim of the school is to help each girl to discover her own particular strengths and talents and develop them to their full potential.
[edit] Basic information
Age range: 11 - 18
Day pupils: 903 girls
Annual day fees: £7,632 - £9,810
TOTAL PUPILS: 903 girls
Including 6th form/FE: 159 girls
Staff numbers: 45 full time - 24 part time
Method of entry: School exam or test, Interview
Professional affiliations: GSA, GDST
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational
[edit] Special Needs
This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Giftedness
[edit] Scholarships
6th Form
Academic
Financial need
Music
Other bursaries
Other scholarships
Senior school entry
[edit] Academic Results
The Times top schools for GCSE 2006 - Ranked 16th
Pass rate = 100% A-C(89.37% A*-A grades)
The Times ranking of all schools at A Level 2006 - Ranked 99th
Pass rate = 99.2% (93% A-B grades), 20 courses are offered for A-levels
