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South Hampstead High School GDST

Other independent school · London, NW3 5SS

Unrated

Map showing South Hampstead High School GDST

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#15 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils961
GenderGirls
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Anna Paul
Local authorityCamden
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100076.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCamdenEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.42.147.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%66%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%49.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4118--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCamdenEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.51.79, better than England, better than Camden32.1935
Average A-level gradeA+--
Average points, best three A-levels52.02, better than England, better than Camden32.5235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better60.6%, better than England, better than Camden10.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.23, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study95--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils961
Girls961
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.144
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.9%
Higher education86.5%
Employment2.2%
Further education1.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near South Hampstead High School GDST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3Voluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.1 miNot applicableAlleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableBroadhurst SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableSouthbank International School HampsteadOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableThe Hall SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's School, HampsteadOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableHereward House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableTrevor-Roberts SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryThe UCL AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about South Hampstead High School GDST

How does South Hampstead High School GDST rank in England?

South Hampstead High School GDST ranks 15 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are South Hampstead High School GDST's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at South Hampstead High School GDST was A+, and 60.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend South Hampstead High School GDST?

South Hampstead High School GDST has 961 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does South Hampstead High School GDST have a sixth form?

Yes, South Hampstead High School GDST teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.