The British School of Amsterdam
URN: 149807 • Amsterdam
Overview
- Name
- The British School of Amsterdam
- URN
- 149807
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Sanderson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Havenstraat 6, Amsterdam
Summary
The British School of Amsterdam, established in 1977, offers a British international education for students aged 3 to 18. Located in a historic building on Havenstraat, the school has evolved from its humble beginnings to accommodate over 1,000 students. The institution prides itself on fostering academic success, strong character, and meaningful relationships, ensuring that each student thrives in a supportive environment.
The curriculum is rigorous, leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications, and is delivered by highly qualified staff. The school emphasizes holistic development, encouraging independent thinking and resilience among its students. In addition to academic excellence, a wide range of extracurricular activities is available, promoting well-rounded personal growth.
Community is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, with a strong parent organization that reinforces a sense of belonging for families, students, and staff alike. The British School of Amsterdam is accredited by several prestigious bodies, ensuring it meets high educational standards while preparing students to succeed in a global context.
The curriculum is rigorous, leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications, and is delivered by highly qualified staff. The school emphasizes holistic development, encouraging independent thinking and resilience among its students. In addition to academic excellence, a wide range of extracurricular activities is available, promoting well-rounded personal growth.
Community is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, with a strong parent organization that reinforces a sense of belonging for families, students, and staff alike. The British School of Amsterdam is accredited by several prestigious bodies, ensuring it meets high educational standards while preparing students to succeed in a global context.
Useful links
- Leadership and Governance (governance)
- Ages 11-18 (sen)
- Senior School (11-18) (sen)
- Data Protection & Privacy Notice (download)
- ANBI Report (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-10-27
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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