The Junior School Experience
Welcome to the Junior School at St Margaret's Hampstead – a vibrant and pivotal stage in your daughter's educational journey. Spanning Years 3 to Year 6, our Junior School is designed to build upon the strong foundations laid in the infant years, supporting increasing independence, academic depth and a broader exploration of interests.
In our nurturing environment, girls are encouraged to embrace challenges, develop critical thinking skills and discover their unique talents, all within our famously small classes where every girl is known and celebrated.
Inspiring Minds
A rich and engaging curriculum
Our Junior School curriculum is meticulously crafted to be both challenging and inspiring, ensuring girls develop a profound understanding across all subjects. We go beyond the core curriculum, offering specialist teaching in a wide array of disciplines including Science, History, Geography, Computing, Art, Music, Drama, French and Physical Education, as well as Humanities.
Nurturing growth: wellbeing and community
As girls grow and become more independent, our commitment to their holistic wellbeing remains unwavering. Our dedicated pastoral care system ensures that every Junior School girl feels supported, understood, and confident. We create a strong sense of community and belonging, where kindness, respect and empathy are at the heart of every interaction.
Through our comprehensive wellbeing programmes, girls develop resilience, emotional intelligence and the social skills necessary to navigate their world with confidence and grace. Our low teacher turnover means consistent, caring relationships that truly make a difference. Our girls are also supported and mentored by senior pupils through our House Family Tree system.
Enriching experiences: a world of opportunities
Junior School life at St Margaret's Hampstead is vibrant and full of opportunities for discovery. Our extensive co-curricular programme encourages girls to explore a wide array of interests, from competitive sports and performing arts to a diverse range of clubs and enriching trips.
Whether it's excelling on the netball court, captivating an audience on stage, mastering a musical instrument or delving into a new hobby, every girl is encouraged to 'have a go at everything.' These experiences build confidence, develop new skills and create a lifelong passion for learning and exploration. Our girls also experience forest school using Hampstead Heath.
Ready for the next chapter: Senior School preparation
The Junior School years are essential for preparing girls for the exciting transition to Senior School. Our curriculum and teaching methodologies are carefully designed to build the academic foundations and independent learning skills necessary for success. Our close collaboration between Junior and Senior staff ensures a smooth, confident and exciting progression for every pupil.
Testimonials
"The balance of challenging academics and incredible extracurriculars has allowed her to discover so much about herself"
Discover the Junior School experience at St Margaret’s Hampstead
We invite you to visit St Margaret's Hampstead and see firsthand how our Junior School empowers girls to learn, grow and thrive. Take the next step in your daughter's educational journey.