“Pupils have a profound appreciation of diversity and a strong sense of belonging.”
ISI report, March 2024
As a private school based near Streatham, Clapham, and Lambeth, SCHS is deeply rooted in its local community. The school maintains strong ties with local organisations and engages in various outreach activities, allowing students to develop a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to making a difference.
The school’s facilities are designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities. Modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, and dedicated arts spaces provide an inspiring setting for learning and creativity. Outdoor spaces and sports facilities encourage physical activity and teamwork, essential components of the SCHS experience.
Ultimately, SCHS is about more than just academic success; it’s about preparing girls to lead with confidence, compassion, and a strong sense of purpose. Students are known for their intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Whether pursuing higher education, embarking on a career, or contributing to their communities in Streatham, Clapham, and Lambeth, SCHS alumnae carry forward the values and skills they developed during their time at the school.
With a proud history and a commitment to innovation, SCHS continues to shape the future by empowering the next generation of leaders. The school invites prospective families to join a community where every girl is encouraged to discover her unique potential and equipped to achieve her dreams.
Latest News:
SCHS celebrates A Level results
Our Year 13 students have excelled themselves with the school’s best A Level results since 2017 (excluding the Covid years). A quarter of the girls gained all A*s and As with 42% of all grades at A* – A, up from 33% last year.
SCPS Commended in Independent School of the Year Awards
SCPS is proud to announce that it has been commended in the prestigious Independent School of the Year Awards for SEND Provision.
Outgoing Head Girl awarded the prestigious Mo Bosch GDST scholarship
We are delighted to celebrate our incredible outgoing Head Girl for receiving the prestigious Mo Bosch scholarship. This GDST award is aimed at Year 13 students planning to pursue degrees in journalism, media, or communications at university and it has a focus on women in leadership and education.
Head’s Blog
I hope that the girls have been having a super time in Activities Week enjoying a different kind of learning as part of our commitment to a holistic educational vision. Whether taking on new physical challenges and risks, working as a team, learning from the battlefields of Normandy, experiencing the world of work, or preparing a compelling university application, this week will have accelerated the girls’ sense of their identity now and who they want to become.