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St Christopher’s School, Hampstead
Girls’ · Boys’ · Co-educational | Tiptop editorial rankings
School facts [1]
- Location
- 32 Belsize Lane, Hampstead, London
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Girls
- Day / boarding
- Day
- Weekly philosophy lessons in every class develop listening, reasoning and communication
- History of art for older pupils connects artworks with their historical and cultural context
- Learning days on Hampstead Heath, with Year 6 pupils also leading activities for younger girls
About the school [1] [3] [4] [5]
St Christopher’s is a girls’ day school for ages 4–11 in Hampstead. Its curriculum encourages questions, discussion and independent judgement, with philosophy and history of art as distinctive subjects. Hampstead Heath provides a setting for nature observation and outdoor learning.
Senior school entry at 11+ [2]
The 2026 cohort comprised 27 girls. Published acceptances include eight places at Francis Holland Regent’s Park, four at South Hampstead, three each at City of London School for Girls and NLCS, and two at St Paul’s Girls’. The school works with families to choose schools suited to each child’s abilities and personality.
- Reporting period
- 2026 leavers
- Cohort size
- 2026: 27 pupils (Pupils in the stated leaving cohort; the results distinguish offers from accepted places)
Selected destination schools
- Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
- South Hampstead High School
- City of London School for Girls
- North London Collegiate School
- St Paul's Girls' School
- Highgate School
Figures are taken from the school’s Acceptances column.
Scholarships and awards [2]
The 2026 awards include academic, art and sports scholarships, among them the Sophie Bryant Scholarship at NLCS.
About this ranking
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