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A high-achieving school offering an exciting, forward-looking education, now with firm leadership after a few turbulent few years.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 257 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £24,390 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Camden
Headteacher
Head
Christopher Hammond
Since April 2025, Christopher Hammond, previously head at Abercorn School – his third headship. He read history at the University of York, then did a PGCE at the University of Bristol. He has worked at state and independent schools in London and the
Entrance
About 250 apply for up to 40 places in reception. From September 2024 the intake will be a double reception class entry, not split between reception and year 1 as previously. Siblings (usually about six or seven annually) are accepted automatically
Exit
Now, as always, excellent preparation for 11+, starting with a how-to guide in year 5, followed by more tailored guidance from the head and deputy as deadlines for choice approach. The school sends a good chunk to London’s top academic schools. Most
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Girls in Years 5 and 6 who walk to and from school may have mobiles. These must be left in the school office and collected at the end of the day.
Pupils
Money matters
Of school income, 2.5 per cent is devoted to bursary and hardship funding, with grateful departing parents often donating their deposits.
- Fee information
- £24,390 pa
Our view
St Christopher’s has four current or former head teachers on its board of governors and was recently shortlisted for the Times Educational Supplement Prep School of the Year, so, perhaps unsurprisingly, teaching here very much delivers on its promise
The last word
A high-achieving school offering an exciting, forward-looking education, now with firm leadership after a few turbulent few years.
