Address: Earsby Street, London W14 8SH
Website: stjamesgirls.co.uk
Founded: 1975
Pupils: 230, all girls
Termly Fees: £9,570 (2024/25)
Ages: 11-18
Head Teacher: Ms Emma Bell
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective entrance via the West London Schools 11+ Consortium exam and an interview, or via the prep school
Contact: 020 7348 1748 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open events run throughout the year and private tours are also available by appointment
The Curriculum
The 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. St James Senior Girls’ places great importance on the quality of material offered across lessons.
Games & The Arts
St James nurtures a spark of sporting enthusiasm in each pupil with a wide range of sports from team to individual activities. The school hosts several drama and music events, and art shows and sales to support the school’s pool of artists.
Pastoral Care
Caring for the emotional health of pupils at an individual level is a fundamental part of the school ethos, and personal development is embedded within its 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. St James’ pastoral care is structured to equip pupils with strategies to support positive mental health and nurture emotional resilience.
Recent Scholarships & University Places
Nearly 50 percent of grades at A* or A every year and over 90 percent of leavers gain a place at their first choice university.
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
St James Senior Girls’ actively supports 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.
