St Christopher's School A GSG School
- St Christopher's School
32 Belsize Lane
London
NW3 5AE - Head: Sandrine Paillasse
- 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: 246
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £16,500 pa
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
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
Since September 2020, Sandrine Paillasse, previously deputy head and director of pastoral care at St Paul’s Girls’ School. Has over 20 years of experience in education, including senior positions at various girls’ independent schools including Queen’s College and South Hampstead High School, where she was acting head for a term. Sandrine is also a qualified and practising psychotherapist.
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, with places offered on outcome of 4+ and 5+ assessments held each January. '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...
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Special Education Needs
Equivalent of 4 days support for children with mild learning or coordination difficulties.
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls – Prep | 2021 | 5 |
| Channing School | 2021 | 4 |
| South Hampstead High School | 2021 | 4 |
| Francis Holland School, Regent's Park | 2021 | 3 |
| Godolphin & Latymer | 2021 | 3 |
| North London Collegiate School | 2021 | 3 |
| Highgate School | 2021 | 2 |
| Queen's College London | 2021 | 2 |
| Oundle School | 2021 | 1 |
| Queenswood | 2021 | 1 |
| St Paul's Girls' School | 2021 | 1 |
| Wycombe Abbey | 2021 | 1 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Tetherdown Primary School | 2020 | 1 |
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