Ages 
‘The magic of St C’s,’ an oft-heard phrase, describes an innovative, confident, stand-alone school which offers a stimulating curriculum to sparky, non-identikit girls. Lofty ambition to create ‘an intentional aura of learning’ belies underlying warmth: ‘You can send your child with absolute confidence into this happy community and they will find the confidence to be themselves,’ says parent. ‘I can’t think of anything that could have been done better,’ says another.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 257 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £25,365 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Camden
Headteacher
Head
Mr Mark Maddocks
Since September 2025, Mark Maddocks MA (Oxon) QTS. Prior to this, deputy head academic and interim head. Shrieks of jubilation, from parents and girls, when the interim headship became permanent. Before St Christopher’s, head of Northwood College
Entrance
Reception expanded in September 2024 to accommodate two forms, up to a maximum of 40 girls. School prides itself on its ‘unique’ approach to assessment (about 250 apply), ‘meeting girls where they are now’, in groups of six at a time, within a
Exit
Head’s previous role included senior school liaison and 11+ transfer so he is very experienced in managing relationships with senior schools: ‘He really knows what he is doing,’ says parent, ‘with a strong intuition as to the best next step for each
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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
Means-tested bursaries up to 100 per cent of fees can be awarded to families whose financial circumstances mean they would not otherwise be able to attend.
- Fee information
- £25,365 pa
Our view
St Christopher’s has existed in various incarnations since 1883, and the large, welcoming Victorian house at 32 Belsize Lane has been the idyllic home of St Christopher’s since 1924. A high-spirited atmosphere abounds as girls move purposefully
The last word
‘The magic of St C’s,’ an oft-heard phrase, describes an innovative, confident, stand-alone school which offers a stimulating curriculum to sparky, non-identikit girls. Lofty ambition to create ‘an intentional aura of learning’ belies underlying
