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South Hampstead High School GDST
Independent school · Camden
| Address | 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 961 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02074352899 |
| Website | http://www.shhs.gdst.net/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
Senior School dates used. Autumn half term listed as Mon 19 Oct - Mon 2 Nov, with Mon 2 Nov a staff day; pupils return Tue 3 Nov. First halves end the last weekday before half term. Fri 28 May is a Senior School staff day, so Senior Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May. Junior School returns one day later in Spring: Wed 6 Jan and Tue 23 Feb. Terms end 12.30pm except Summer, which ends with the 150th anniversary event Wed 7 Jul (4pm finish). Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Mon 1 Nov 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Senior School dates used. First halves end the last weekday before half term. Mon 1 Nov staff day; pupils return Tue 2 Nov. Senior staff day Tue 4 Jan; Junior School staff day Wed 5 Jan and Junior pupils return Thu 6 Jan; Junior pupils return Tue 22 Feb after half term. Fri 26 May is a Senior staff day (Junior School open), so Senior Summer 1 ends Thu 25 May. Terms end 12.30pm. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior School | £8,186.00 |
| Senior School | £10,020.00 |
| School lunches, Junior School (not subject to VAT) | £361.00 |
| School lunches, Senior School (not subject to VAT) | £367.00 |
Registration fee: £210.00
Deposit: £4,000.00
Registration fee is the non-refundable entrance administration fee (£300 inc VAT for overseas applications). Registration deposit of £4000 retained until the pupil leaves. Music lessons £390 per cycle of ten 35-minute lessons from September 2026.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
11+: apply online by the deadline, sit the London 11+ Consortium entrance test at own school or South Hampstead, then strong candidates are interviewed; offers made 12 February 2027. 4+: play-date assessment in early November, with about half invited back for a second assessment in January.
- Entrance test (11+, London 11+ Consortium)
- Interview (11+)
- Play-date assessments (4+)
Registration deadline: Fri 6 Nov 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.