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Hammersmith and Fulham Private schools

St James Senior Girls' School

Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH

St James Senior Girls' School is a private secondary-stage school in Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Girls Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1975 within the St James Schools group, St James Senior Girls' has developed a distinctive blend of intellectual breadth, quiet reflection and personal responsibility. Girls aged 11 to 18 share a calm, enquiring setting in which serious study is expected to coexist with meditation, community life and a vegetarian tradition inherited from the foundation.

The curriculum is wide from Year 7 onwards. English, mathematics, science, history, geography, languages, art, music, drama, computer science, food and nutrition, philosophy and physical education sit beside Latin, Sanskrit, Classical Greek and ancient civilisations. Girls typically choose nine or ten GCSE subjects before moving to three A Levels with subject study and enrichment.

The arts give the academic breadth an outward, practical form. Music, drama and visual art include performance, production and making, while sport and co-curricular activity add another kind of discipline. Leadership, future planning and joint work with the wider St James community help older pupils connect learning with responsibility.

This is a selective day school for girls, with no boarding. Main entry focuses on Year 7 and Sixth Form, and the admissions route considers assessment alongside the curriculum and personal qualities valued in the community. Sixth Form students can choose from more than 20 A Level subjects, with EPQ, wider perspectives, volunteering and work experience adding depth to the two-year programme.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 39.2 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 15.4% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Hammersmith and Fulham and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for St James Senior Girls' School, Hammersmith and Fulham, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
39.2
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
2.34
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Hammersmith and Fulham and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for St James Senior Girls' School, Hammersmith and Fulham, and England. 70 56.7 43.3 30 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
11-18
Headmistress
Mrs Helen de Mattos
Pupil roll
180 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Earsby Street, London, Greater London
Postcode
W14 8SH
Area
Hammersmith and Fulham

School leadership

Headmistress
Mrs Helen de Mattos

School contact

School phone
02073481777

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02073481777
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
39.2 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
2.34 EBacc APS
A-level results
15.4% AAB or better
A-level average points
40.91 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does St James Senior Girls' School handle admissions?

St James Senior Girls' School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to St James Senior Girls' School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for St James Senior Girls' School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for St James Senior Girls' School?

St James Senior Girls' School is currently rated Standards met.