Address: Earsby Street, London W14 8SH
Website: www.stjamesgirls.co.uk
Founded: 1975
Number of Pupils: 240
Fees: £9,570 per term (including VAT)
Ages: 11-18
Head Teacher: Emma Bell
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective entrance via the West London Schools 11+ Consortium exam and an interview, or via our Prep School.
Contact: 020 7348 1748
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open Events run throughout the year and private tours are also available by appointment.
The Curriculum
Our curriculum is carefully planned to ensure pupils experience a broad range of subjects, developing a true love of learning and having the opportunity to find their passions. We place great importance on the quality of material offered across lessons.
Games & The Arts
We nurture a spark of sporting enthusiasm in each pupil with a wide range of sports, from team to individual activities. We host several whole school drama and music events, and Art shows and sales to support our pool of artists.
Pastoral Care
Caring for the emotional health of our pupils at an individual level is a fundamental part of our ethos, and personal development is embedded within our educational approach. Teachers work to support all pupils, helping them discover their particular interests, strengths and qualities, and providing the necessary tools to develop self-confidence. Our pastoral care is structured to equip pupils with strategies to support positive mental health and nurture emotional resilience.
University Places
In the last three year, 59% of students achieved A*A results, 80% achieved their 1st-choice universities and 10% went to Oxbridge.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Our approach is rooted in kindness and a belief in the limitless possibility of the human spirit, facilitated by expert teaching and compassionate pastoral care. In an ‘always-on’ world, our pupils are never afraid to stop and think, drawing on wisdom to bring fresh perspectives and solutions to personal and global challenges.
Outstanding Characteristics
We actively support our pupils’ emotional wellbeing, fostering a positive school atmosphere built on mutual respect, trust and kindness. Pupils are familiar with a daily meditative practice – ‘The Pause’, a period of quiet reflection and stillness before and after each lesson, and at lunchtime. This allows pupils to join the present moment, refocus and digest the fruits of
their learning.
