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The Village School for Girls

Independent school · London, NW3 2YN
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 2-11
  • From £23,523 pa
  • 72 pupils
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A small school in delightful surroundings providing a warm, attentive, well-rounded education. School is closing summer 2025.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
72 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£23,523 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Camden

Headteacher

Headteacher

Mrs Kirstie Hampshire

Since September 2023, Mrs Kirstie Hampshire, BA (Hons), PGCE. Mrs Hampshire grew up in Zambia – where her parents help found a school to compensate for the lack of local options – then boarded at Windlesham House School in Sussex and Bedales,


Entrance

In January 2025 Chatsworth Schools said they are proposing the closure of The Village School for Girls at the end of the summer term.

Non-selective academically throughout, but older entrants take assessments in maths and English to establish the

Open days
May and June

Exit

Small leakage at 7+, but majority stay till 11, with girls proceeding to Highgate, South Hampstead, City of London, Channing, Francis Holland, Queen's College and Queenswood etc in 2024. Regular scholarships, including for music and dance.


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Teaching & learning

10
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
20.8 %
Students with SEN support

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

Children in Years 5 and 6 may only bring their mobile phones into school with permission from the Headteacher to facilitate the commute between school and home. All mobile phones are switched off and handed into the office for the school day and only returned on exiting the school.

Updated Jun 2024

Pupils

72
Number of pupils

Money matters

Bursaries available, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Fee information
£23,523 pa

Our view

Classes are small across the board – rarely more than 11 or 12 – so every child gets individual attention. And the teaching we saw, particularly in the core subjects, was sparkling. After observing a particularly jolly maths lessons, where year 5


The last word

A small school in delightful surroundings providing a warm, attentive, well-rounded education. School is closing summer 2025.


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Address

2 Parkhill Road
Belsize Park
London
NW3 2YN
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School data & information The Village School for Girls 2 Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, London, NW3 2YN
72 Pupil numbers
10 Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children in Years 5 and 6 may only bring their mobile phones into school with permission from the Headteacher to facilitate the commute between school and home. All mobile phones are switched off and handed into the office for the school day and only returned on exiting the school.

Updated Jun 2024

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Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

The Village School for Girls is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

At The Village School for Girls, we understand that every student may encounter various challenges during their academic journey. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students receive a comprehensive and tailored curriculum, regardless of any learning needs or physical barriers they may face. We are committed to closely monitoring each student's progress and providing a range of support services to facilitate their learning experience.

Our dedicated team of teachers and special needs educators work collaboratively to address individual needs. With small class sizes and experienced teachers, we create an environment where students can thrive, acknowledging their strengths and implementing effective strategies.

For those with dyslexia and other specific learning needs, including students with English as an additional language, we offer specialised support, ensuring that every student receives the necessary resources to excel academically.

All girls participate in a series of national competitions and specialist subject workshops, alongside differentiation within our regular curriculum.

Updated Mar 2024
1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
20.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

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