St Christopher's School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: 32 Belsize Lane

London, NW35AE
Phone: 2074351521
Website: stchristophers.london

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 100061
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 32 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5AE
Website: www.stchristophers.london
Age range: 4-11
Gender: Girls
School status: Open
Capacity: 272 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 246
Special Educational Needs: 0.8% (2 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 16 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 31; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 246 pupils; 4-11

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Creativity Curiosity Freedom of thought Care for our girls Ambition Inclusivity Courage Kindness

Our religion, our faith and our beliefs are reflected in what we say and how we behave.

Head Teacher's Message

St Christopher’s is truly irresistible – please come and see for yourselves! The Head emphasises the school’s broad seven-year plan, with an emphasis on a rigorous, creative curriculum and shaping pupils’ academic and pastoral development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Over 50 morning, daytime and after-school clubs (termly changing) Sports clubs Language learning clubs Running club Ukulele club Storytelling club Architecture club Puppet making club Puzzles club Stop motion animation club Singing while digitally doodling club

Sports

Netball Football Gymnastics Cross country Hockey Cricket Athletics Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Bee Bots introduced in Year 1; Scratch and Logo programming; VEX robots in Year 6 Film making; CAD 3D designs; build collaboratively in Minecraft; Stop Animations; design posters and presentations Spanish taught from Reception to Year 6; Latin in Years 5 and 6; French as a club from Reception; Italian as a club in Year 2 Philosophy lessons in each form; Year 5 modules on logic and Socratic technique; Philosophy Bear used in class debates History of Art is studied; visual art woven into curriculum; exhibitions and collaborations with major museums (Royal Academy, Wallace Collection, Tate) Science is integrated into STEAM; visits from STEAM ambassadors; trips to Science Museum and Space Centre; emphasis on scientific enquiry and experimentation

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

There is an after-school club on the Hampstead Heath with activities such as ground art, den building, scavenger hunts, music, language study and digi-tech.

SEND Provision

Learning Enrichment provides support to teachers and pupils with resources, small booster or revision groups, reading interventions and extension groups, and may suggest targeted 1:1 support.

Admissions Criteria

Main entry is 4+ into Reception; from September 2024, entry at 5+ into Year 1 is offered on an occasional vacancy basis only. Reception places are offered on the outcome of assessments held every January. Registration for girls born after 1 September 2022 is open; dates of assessment are listed. Occasional places are sometimes available and registration is encouraged.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Fees: £8,455 (inc. VAT) per term from September 2025; fees include tuition, in-school visits and speakers, external non-residential trips, lunches and text books; fees exclude the cost of externally managed after-school clubs which are optional, but some clubs are provided at no cost for all year groups every term managed by our own staff. Hardship / Bursary Levy £50 per family billed annually in Autumn bill. School Magazine Charge £10 per family billed annually in Autumn bill. Residential Trips: Year 4, 5 and 6 have a residential trip annually (costs vary; participation optional but strongly encouraged). Registration Fee £180 (inc. VAT). Deposit £3,000 (inc. VAT) on acceptance. Term dates and break times are published in the prospectus.