St Christopher's School, London | The Good Schools Guide

St Christopher's School
32 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5AE
Head: Christine Lough - Head
T 020 7435 1521
F 020 7431 6694
E [email protected]
W www.stchristophers.london
An independent school for girls aged from 4 to 11.
Boarding: No
Local authority: Camden
Pupils: 240
Religion: Non-denominational
Fees: £15,750 pa
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What The Good Schools Guide says..

Though the outdoor space here is not unduly extensive, it is used very effectively, with an outdoor classroom, an Alice Garden and a science-themed garden. 'Children today have a very boring existence, chauffeured here and there, and we wanted to create an environment where they were allowed to be imaginative.' Indeed, the thread that runs throughout St Christopher's is that a good education is stimulating, interesting and exciting. The extracurricular is therefore addressed as energetically, with everything from public speaking to self-defence...

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What The Good Schools Guide says

Head

Christine Lough, who was interim head here during 2017. She has also headed South Hampstead High and been assistant head at Windlesham House.

Entrance

St Christopher's is one of London's highest-achieving academic prep schools, with results at 11 the envy of many of its neighbours. This, however, is a school which selects primarily on ability. Part of the selection procedure is standardised tests, so summer birthdays don't lose out. 'It is not an academic assessment. We observe how they play together and how they interact with other children.' The school operates a split entry and although all are assessed at the same time, girls with September to February birthdays will generally join in reception, whilst March to August birthdays join in year 1. Tests dates and results are co-ordinated with other leading selective north London prep...

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Special Education Needs

Equivalent of 4 days support for children with mild learning or coordination difficulties.

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