Streatham & Clapham High School GDST

Pastoral care is integrated with the academic programme to provide emotional and academic support.

“The school’s pastoral care is closely integrated with its academic programme, ensuring that pupils are well-supported both emotionally and academically.”

Teachers provide personalised attention and individual support.

“Small class sizes and a dedicated team of teachers provide personalised attention, ensuring that each girl receives the support and encouragement she needs to thrive.”

A sixth-form student recently won a top national science prize for research on domestic-cat diets.

“Recently, Jemima Frame was awarded a top national science prize for her ground-breaking research into the diets of domestic cats.”

The school has specialist facilities supporting art, drama, and music.

“Creative students benefit from well-equipped art studios, a professional-grade drama theatre, and music rooms for exploration and performance.”

A Level subjects are taught in small classes designed to support rapid progress.

“The Sixth Form offers a broad selection of A-Level subjects, taught by dedicated experts in small classes that foster rapid progress.”

The school states that it has small class sizes.

“Small class sizes and a dedicated team of teachers provide personalised attention, ensuring that each girl receives the support and encouragement she needs to thrive.”

A wide extracurricular programme spanning sport, arts and academic clubs supports interests, leadership and friendships.

“We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities that complement our academic programme. These activities provide pupils with opportunities to explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and form lasting friendships. Whether in sports, arts, or academic clubs, pupils are encouraged to pursue excellence and broaden their horizons.”

Beyond-classroom opportunities include sport, arts, leadership and community service.

“SCHS offers a variety of opportunities beyond the classroom, from sports and arts to leadership and community service, ensuring that every student can explore her interests and discover her passions.”

The academic programme is rigorous, broad and designed to develop curiosity and critical thinking.

“The academic programme is rigorous and broad, designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking across a wide range of subjects.”

The ethos is centred on kindness, integrity, compassion and respect.

“The school’s ethos centres on kindness, integrity, compassion and respect, encouraging each student to embrace challenges and develop a lifelong love of learning.”

The school provides sixth-form education for students aged 16–18.

“Ages 16 – 18”

The school has a Director of Sixth Form who also serves as Head of Scholars.

“Director of Sixth Form & Head of Scholars”

Year 12 (16+) is the only entry point into the Sixth Form.

“The sole point of entry into the Sixth Form is Year 12 (16+).”

Families are invited to visit the Sixth Form before applying.

“We invite families to visit the Sixth Form prior to submitting an application to get a sense of the opportunities available. Please click the link below to book a visit.”

The page publishes a broad list of universities at which 2024 leavers accepted places, including Cambridge, Durham, Warwick and York.

“Leavers of 2024 accepted places at the following universities: Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Durham, East Anglia, Exeter, Greenwich, Kingston, Lancaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, Plymouth, Sheffield, Surrey, Warwick and York.”

The Class of 2024 secured places at Cambridge, LSE, Edinburgh and degree apprenticeships.

“The Class of 2024 secured places at top universities, including Cambridge, London School of Economics, Edinburgh and degree apprenticeships.”