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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST

Other independent school (Lambeth).

Pupils
811
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
12.3%
2025/26
Capacity
73%
811 / 1,110 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Pupils have a profound appreciation of diversity and a strong sense of belonging. Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) is a dynamic educational community committed to empowering girls aged 3 to 18.

As part of the prestigious Girls Day School Trust (GDST), SCHS combines tradition with innovation, offering a forward-thinking curriculum that fosters academic excellence, creativity and personal growth. At SCHS, the focus is on nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.

The school's ethos centres on kindness, integrity, compassion and respect, encouraging each student to embrace challenges and develop a lifelong love of learning. The academic programme is rigorous and broad, designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking across a wide range of subjects.

SCHS offers a variety of opportunities beyond the classroom, from sports and arts to leadership and community service, ensuring that every student can explore her interests and discover her passions.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Mandarin

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
100648
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Girls
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lambeth
Constituency
Streatham and Croydon North
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1887

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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