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An authentic, down-to-earth school, producing level-headed civically-minded girls. ‘It’s sporty and it’s booky but it’s a mixture of everything really, because we do work hard too.’ Music to the head’s ears.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 209 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £20,238
- Local authority
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Helen Loach
Since January 2023, Helen Loach, previously deputy head since 2018. ‘I live 10 minutes down the road – it’s perfect, I absolutely love it,’ she says. A Shrewsbury High GDST old girl, she studied education and music at Homerton College, Cambridge and
Entrance
Academically non-selective with sibling priority. Entry into nursery from 3+ (September, January or April) and into reception at 4+ following ‘early explorers’ visit with parents where initial early skills, language development and social interaction
- Open days
- September and throughout the academic year: contact the Head of Admissions for details
Exit
Almost without exception to senior school. Automatic but all sit 11-plus. ‘Occasionally, we do have concerns about a girl’s suitability. We start the discussion early, supporting parents to find the right destination.’ Unambiguously confirmed by one
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Teaching & learning
Pupils
Money matters
Fees marginally less than comparable schools nearby. Eligibility for scholarships and bursaries through GDST starts in senior schools.
- Fee information
- £20,238
Our view
Located on the original site of the senior school, school occupies a supremely light and spacious building. Nursery, reception and years 1 and 2 housed in separate, equally spacious quarters, with own playground full of climbing frames, sandpits and
The last word
An authentic, down-to-earth school, producing level-headed civically-minded girls. ‘It’s sporty and it’s booky but it’s a mixture of everything really, because we do work hard too.’ Music to the head’s ears.
