The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
18% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 847
- Capacity
- 76%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Ms Cathy Ellott (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
42 Abbotswood Road, London, SW16 1AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.1km away
Dunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hillbrook School
Primary · 1.5km away
Penwortham Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Streatham & Clapham High School GDST a selective school?
Yes. Streatham & Clapham High School GDST has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST currently has 847 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Streatham & Clapham High School GDST take?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Streatham & Clapham High School GDST?
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST is in SW16 1AW, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Streatham & Clapham High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Streatham & Clapham High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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