16/04/2026
Step inside an inspiring new conversation series from Streatham & Clapham High School, where Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, sits down with remarkable women from diverse backgrounds to share insights, experiences, and ideas that shape the future.
In this opening episode, Ms Ellott is joined by Chair of Governors, Mrs Jane Rankin, for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of girls-only education. Together, they explore how academic excellence is strengthened by sport and co-curricular opportunities, revealing how confidence, resilience, and leadership are built both inside and beyond the classroom.
Latest News:
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.
SCHS Head at the Forefront of National Smartphone Debate
Streatham & Clapham High School’s Head, Ms Cathy Ellott, has contributed to a growing national conversation around smartphone use among young people, following her inclusion in recent press coverage in London Now and the Harrow Times, exploring the impact of screen time on teenagers.
SCHS Boat Club Fundraising Dinner
The SCHS Boat Club was delighted to host their first ever fundraising dinner, welcoming around a hundred students, family members and staff for a delicious two course meal.
