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St Mary's School, Hampstead

An outstanding Catholic girls' school in North London, nurturing a safe, inspiring environment.

CamdenPre PrepGirlsAges 2–11Day207 pupils
Day fees
£11,925
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
207
Founded
1926
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

Independent girls school in Camden for ages 3–11.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 3–11.
  • Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
  • Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
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About the head

Charlotte Owen is the Headmistress of St Mary’s School, Hampstead. She emphasizes the school’s ethos known as 'Our St Mary’s Way,' promoting kindness, honesty, and shared values.

Our St Mary’s Way is the spirit by which we live: to treat other people as you would like to be treated, to do your best to be your best, to be honest and truthful, to listen to each other, to be kind and helpful, to forgive, and to share.

kindnesshonestytruthfulnesshelpfulnessforgivenesssharingexcellence

Distinctive features

Girls only

Strong community partnership

Emphasis on moral values

Activities & co-curricular

sport

AthleticsCricketCross CountryDodgeballFencingFootballGolfGymnasticsNetballTag rugbyTennis

music

Upper School ChoirWind band

drama

BalletDramaStreet dance

academic club

AccountingChessCode Cadets (coding)DebatingMandarinM-Tech (technology)RoboticsScienceSpanishYoung Marketers

other

CookingEYFS Construction ClubGraphic designLegoPhotographyYoga

Facilities

sports

Climbing wallFull-size netball courtGymnastics and PE hallHampstead Heath (athletics) (off-site)Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre (swimming) (off-site)Two halls

academic

ClassroomsLibrary

wellbeing

Outdoor playgroundOutdoor space with climbing frame, bikes and trikes, water & sand play

Recent coverage

St Mary's School, Hampstead, celebrated its centenary at its Fitzjohn’s Avenue location in 2026 and has recently welcomed boys back into its Pre-Nursery and Nursery from September 2024. The school earned the Wellbeing Award for Schools and received a Silver Award in the 2026 Oppidan Mentoring Awards, recognizing its commitment to mental health and mentoring. Additionally, St Mary's was shortlisted for Small Independent School of the Year at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025 and has consistently participated in the ISA National Football Finals.

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
31 Mar 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202531 Mar 2026TBCClosed

Fees

£11,925per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £11,925VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £97,187
vs London avg (£24,000)50% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Term dates 2025-26

summer8 May 202612 Jun 2026

Where pupils go 2025 · 80 offers

Outstanding Senior School Destinations (aggregate)25 scholarships (Unknown)
80 offers

Schools like St Mary's School, Hampstead

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

79%

St Mary's School Ascot

Berkshire · Senior · Ages 11–18
£46,800
75%

St Margaret's School

Camden · All Through · Ages 4–16
£17,124 – £25,056
70%

St Mary's Hare Park School

Havering · Pre Prep · Ages 3–11
£12,600
70%

South Hampstead High School

Camden · All Through · Ages 4–18
£24,558 – £30,060
69%

Marymount International School

Kingston upon Thames · Senior · Ages 11–18
£39,540
67%

Queen's Gate School

Kensington and Chelsea · All Through · Ages 4–18
£25,578 – £34,200

Questions parents ask

Common questions about St Mary's School, Hampstead, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is St Mary's School, Hampstead best for?+

Independent girls school in Camden for ages 3–11.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

No open days currently listed. Save this school and we'll email when booking opens, or contact admissions to ask about private tours.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003; 083075996369945; 002216087887523; 08538034364092 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to St Mary's School, Hampstead — see the "Schools like St Mary's School, Hampstead" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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