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South Hampstead High Junior School

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Girls’ Top 27 · Editorial rank 11Guide edition: 2026Last checked: 2026-11-01

School facts [2] [3]

Location
5 Netherhall Gardens, Hampstead, London
Ages
4–11
Intake
Girls
Day / boarding
Day
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS [2] [3]
  • Clubs include debating, creative writing and history of art
  • Activities include orchestral music, chess and cross-country running
  • Separate Junior and Senior School sites, with arrangements to support the transition
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About the school [2] [3]

South Hampstead High Junior School is in Hampstead, London, with main entry points at 4+ and 7+. Lessons emphasise discussion, collaboration and communication, complemented by debating, music, art and sport outside the classroom.

Moving on to South Hampstead High Senior School [1]

Junior pupils move to the Senior School without taking its entrance examination, on the recommendation of the Head of the Junior School following ongoing assessment. If another senior school may be more suitable, the school discusses this with parents in Year 5 or earlier.

Reporting period
2026 admissions policy

Scholarships and awards [1]

Pupils may apply separately for 11+ music or sports scholarships and take the relevant assessments.

About this ranking

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