Data profile
Independent girls school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18.
02 · Module
A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.
Recalibrated
03 · Module
Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+MAIN | Year 7 | — | — | — |
| 13+ | Year 9 | — | — | — |
| 16+MAIN | Year 12 | — | — | — |
04 · Module
Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.
Index score
62
/ 100
National rank #482
07 · Module
Houseroom's view of the school.
The school has a distinct philosophy centred on mindfulness, stillness, Sanskrit and vegetarianism. The head summarises it as: 'This school is chosen because each pupil is an individual who thinks about the world and prepares for the challenges of life in a deep and meaningful way.' The ethos either resonates or it doesn't, and prospective families are encouraged to reflect on whether it is the right fit.
All lessons begin and end with a mindfulness pause; there is also 10 minutes of quiet time every morning and afternoon. From Year 7, pupils study philosophy and the science behind the Pause. Sanskrit, French and Latin are taught from Year 7; Spanish and Greek are available as GCSE options from Year 9. Science is taught in four labs; ICT in a dedicated suite. In the sixth form, pupils start with four A-levels before dropping one a term later; options include Hinduism and classical Greek. A mini EPQ (UPP) is compulsory in Year 12, with the option to convert it into a full EPQ. Most pupils go on to university; some reach Oxbridge or pursue medicine, veterinary science and dentistry. The school …
Pastoral care is taken seriously. A vertical house system, weekly house lunches, regular debates and sports competitions support community. A buddy system pairs sixth-formers with Year 7s. Year 12s run a peer-mentors programme covering leadership training and mental-health awareness. The WellBeans committee within the school council leads pastoral initiatives. The head meets year-group parent reps weekly and invites them into school for lunch. Girls collaborate with St James Senior Boys' School pupils for ballroom dancing and prefect lunches, with plans for further inter-school collaboration.
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Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.
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