Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
· SW16 1AW
AAB+ A-level
11.6%
9–7 GCSE
71.5%
Day fees
£21k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Streatham & Clapham High School is a selective independent all-through girls' school in South London, part of the GDST network. It serves 862 pupils from age 3 through Sixth Form with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, inclusivity within academic rigour, and individual flourishing. The school explicitly positions itself as a 'family not a factory', drawing strength from its diverse local community while maintaining high academic expectations.
- →Consistent all-through provision with seamless progression from Nursery to Sixth Form
- →Strong pastoral ethos and explicit focus on kindness, integrity, compassion and respect as lived values
- →Academically selective but explicitly non-pressurising culture; emphasis on 'stretched not strained'
- →GDST network affiliation, providing access to wider alumnae network and shared resources
- →Diverse, inclusive community composition serving local South London families
Who thrives here
Girls who are academically capable and curious but who thrive in a supportive, less high-pressure environment; families who value pastoral care and community ethos alongside academic achievement; pupils who benefit from a school that explicitly celebrates diversity and individual differences.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham, London
SW16 1AW
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Day fees at Streatham & Clapham High School GDST are approximately £21,048 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Streatham & Clapham High School GDST's exam results?
At Streatham & Clapham High School GDST, 11.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 71.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Streatham & Clapham High School GDST a boarding school?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong, inclusive pastoral care and sense of community belonging
✓Academic rigour without excessive pressure; individual attention and personalised challenge
✓Diverse pupil body and celebration of difference as school strength
✓Committed, approachable teaching staff and leadership
✓Effective all-through provision reducing transition anxiety
Common concerns
!Limited independent sector inspection data (Ofsted not yet inspected as ISC independent school)
!Fees structure not publicly listed online; transparency could be improved
!Urban South London location may not suit families seeking more spacious or rural setting