South Hampstead High School GDST Catchment Area
South Hampstead High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 954 pupils, and a capacity of 964 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-19
Age range
954
Pupils
964
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
South Hampstead High School GDST Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Hampstead High School GDST?
The catchment area for South Hampstead High School GDST is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to South Hampstead High School GDST is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Camden may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Camden before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Camden catchment area documents →South Hampstead High School GDST: 964 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
South Hampstead High School GDST has a published admission number of 964 places. 954 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 964, Camden's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Camden publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Camden school admissions →
South Hampstead High School GDST: School Information
- Full address
- 3 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SS
- Local authority
- Camden
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-19 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 100076
Other Not applicable Schools in London
If South Hampstead High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
City of London School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC2Y 8BB
St Paul's Cathedral School Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC4M 9AD
City of London School Catchment Area
Other independent school · EC4V 3AL
Heath School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW3 2NY
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW1 3EX
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Catchment Area
Foundation special school · WC1N 3JH
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to South Hampstead High School GDST by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools Catchment Area
Other independent school · London · 0.1 miles away
Broadhurst School Catchment Area
Other independent school · London · 0.2 miles away
Southbank International School Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · London · 0.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Hampstead High School GDST
What is the catchment area for South Hampstead High School GDST? ▾
The catchment area for South Hampstead High School GDST is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Hampstead High School GDST oversubscribed? ▾
South Hampstead High School GDST is operating close to its capacity of 964 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for South Hampstead High School GDST? ▾
South Hampstead High School GDST is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Camden publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does South Hampstead High School GDST cover? ▾
South Hampstead High School GDST is a not applicable school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.