Hampstead School
Community secondary school in London (Camden).
Location
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At Hampstead School we firmly believe that our motto of Learning Together Achieving Together underpins our entire ethos We are passionate about learning in every sense and match our clear focus on academic excellence with a strong commitment to personal, social and emotional development.
The vibrant and energetic student community is encouraged to be tolerant and respectful of others and to become responsible citizens of the wider community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Enrichment Activities
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 100052
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Camden
- Constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jacob Leonard Sam | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy Hatton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mariam Gulaid | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Andrew Goodwyn | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Susan Bainbridge | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Natalie Couceiro | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Brian Netto | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2028 |
| Miss Neha Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Lyn Stanton | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Ms Qurat-Ul-Ain Batool | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Hunter Danskin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Stratton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Olszewski | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matthew Sadler | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Karen Smith Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Lorraine King Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record