St Christopher's School
URN: 100061 • London NW3 5AE
Overview
- Name
- St Christopher's School
- URN
- 100061
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Hammond (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02074351521
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 32 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5AE
Summary
St Christopher's School is an independent prep school for girls aged 4 to 11, located in Hampstead, London. With a current enrolment of 255 pupils and a capacity of 272, the school fosters a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and personal growth. The ethos prioritises a safe space for girls to explore and learn, allowing them to develop their individuality and confidence.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is broad and progressive, focusing on core subjects such as Maths and English while integrating science, technology, the arts, and humanities. The school employs a metacognitive approach to teaching, enabling pupils to think critically and independently. Early Years education emphasises play-based learning, with a strong focus on fostering a love for learning and encouraging exploration.
St Christopher's is noted for its supportive community, where teachers engage closely with students, and parents appreciate the strong relationships formed within the school. The school celebrates diversity, with 14 nationalities represented, and promotes a culture of mindfulness and well-being among its pupils.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is broad and progressive, focusing on core subjects such as Maths and English while integrating science, technology, the arts, and humanities. The school employs a metacognitive approach to teaching, enabling pupils to think critically and independently. Early Years education emphasises play-based learning, with a strong focus on fostering a love for learning and encouraging exploration.
St Christopher's is noted for its supportive community, where teachers engage closely with students, and parents appreciate the strong relationships formed within the school. The school celebrates diversity, with 14 nationalities represented, and promotes a culture of mindfulness and well-being among its pupils.
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- Governors (governance)
- Senior School Destinations (sen)
- ThrivingAs a single sex prep school, we are able to provide a safe and nurturing space for our pupils to enjoy their childhood, to take risks safely, to explore, to grow, and to change. Change is proof of growth and our graduating 10-year-olds are often q (sen)
- Early Years (other)
- How we teach (other)
- Equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Camden
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 272
- Pupils
- 255
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 255
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1924-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 255 | 0 | 255 | 272 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 0 | 246 | 272 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 0 | 242 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 0 | 242 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 0 | 246 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 240 | 0 | 240 | 260 | 0.00 |
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