South Hampstead High School GDST

south hampstead high school is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 in north london. it was established in1876 and is part of the girls’ day school trust. the shhs ethos is to nurture individual potential by providing a balanced, all-round education in a uniquely cosmopolitan community. a love of learning is encouraged, to enable girls to achieve academic excellence within an intellectually dynamic environment. shhs is a caring, friendly and happy school where girls develop a sense of responsibility, self-confidence and concern for others. the school also excels at sport, drama, music and art, plus has an extensive extra-curricular programme. admission is by competitive assessment at each stage of entry - 4 + (reception), 7+ (year 3), 11 + (year 7) and 16+ (sixth form) - and there is heavy demand for places. public examination results are consistently outstanding, with the majority of sixth form leavers going on to oxbridge and russell group universities.