South Hampstead High School
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| South Hampstead High School | |
| Mottos | Mehr Licht (German: "More Light") |
| Established | 1876 |
| School type | Independent |
| Headmistress | Mrs Jenny Stephen |
| Location | Hampstead, London, England |
| Enrollment | 903 students |
| Faculty | circa 69 |
| Colours | Yellow and Navy |
| Homepage | Visit School Website |
South Hampstead High School is an all-girls independent school situated in Hampstead, north-west London.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1876, it was the ninth school established by the Girls' Day School Trust. It is a selective, academic day school for girls. Although on two sites, the Senior school and Junior school are run as a single unit. There are about 160 girls in the sixth form, which has its own building, Oakwood House.
[edit] Academics
Pupils enjoy the challenge and pace of the school's academic subjects and participate enthusiastically in a large number of clubs, societies and extra-curricular opportunities. Music and drama are outstanding. The school encourages individuality in its pupils, and it is known for its remarkable friendly, liberal and accepting attitude and the high academic standards that it maintains.
All girls participate in charity events; the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and Young Enterprise Scheme are very strong. There are frequent opportunities to participate in events undertaken jointly with boys at University College School, Hampstead. South Hampstead is linked with local boys' school University College School.
The school participates in the GDST's Scholarships and Bursaries Scheme; it is a multi-cultural community, reflecting its wide catchment area.
Girls at SHHS are encouraged to be confident and be able to use their initiative to prepare them for the rapidly changing world in with they will seek their careers. The aim of the school is to help each girl to discover her own particular strengths and talents and develop them to their full potential.
[edit] The Arts
The school choirs are regular prize winners at the Eisteddfod. There is an extensive programme of European exchanges and work experience. There are a number of excellent theatre productions each year, many directed by the girls.
[edit] Athletics
Sport has a high profile. A four acre sports site offers facilities for netball, hockey, athletics, tennis, squash and rounders.
[edit] Basic information
Age range: 11 - 18
Day pupils: 903 girls
Annual day fees: £7,632 - £9,810
TOTAL PUPILS: 903 girls
Including 6th form/FE: 159 girls
Staff numbers: 45 full time - 24 part time
Method of entry: School exam or test, Interview
Professional affiliations: GSA, GDST
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational
[edit] Scholarships
- 6th Form
- Academic
- Financial need
- Music
- Other bursaries
- Other scholarships
- Senior school entry
[edit] Academic Results
The Times top schools for GCSE 2006 - Ranked 16th
Pass rate = 100% A-C(89.37% A*-A grades)
The Times ranking of all schools at A Level 2006 - Ranked 99th
Pass rate = 99.2% (93% A-B grades), 20 courses are offered for A-levels
[edit] School Motto
- "Mehr Licht" - More Light (German)—the reputed last words of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
[edit] Notable Alumnae
- Flora Twort, English painter
- Joanna MacGregor, classical & contemporary pianist
- Antonia Forest, British children's author
- Helena Bonham Carter, actress
- Naomi Alderman, author
- E. C. R. Lorac, crime writer
- Julia Neuberger, rabbi
- Lynsey de Paul, Singer/Songwriter/Pianist/Actress
- Fay Weldon, Author
- Lynne Featherstone, Liberal Democrat MP
- Angela Lansbury, actress.
