Founded in 1887 Streatham & Clapham High School boasts a rich history. It began as Brixton Hill High School in a small house. The school quickly outgrew its humble beginnings. A new building was constructed in Wavertree Road. Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll opened it in 1895. The school was then renamed Streatham Hill High School. Its reputation grew. In 1938 it merged with Clapham High School. The name became Streatham & Clapham High School.
The Second World War presented significant challenges. Some girls were evacuated. Others continued their studies amidst the bombings. A V-1 bomb damaged the school in 1944. The school had to operate from four different locations. Rebuilding began in 1949. It took three years. Princess Alice Duchess of Gloucester opened the new Wavertree Road building in 1952.
Further expansion led to the purchase of a new site in 1993. This was on Abbotswood Road. It was formerly Battersea Grammar School. The school continued to grow and flourish. The Millennium Building was added. It included an art suite a music suite and a recital hall. A new sports hall was also built. A new Sixth Form Centre opened in 2017. A new dining hall reception and fountain atrium followed in 2018. These additions won prestigious architectural awards.
Streatham & Clapham High School has educated many notable women. These include Dame Beryl Paston Brown Angela Carter and Philippa Fawcett. Many others have achieved great things in their fields. The school continues to provide a high standard of education. It’s a place where girls are empowered to achieve their full potential. This is a school with a remarkable legacy. It continues to shape the lives of young women in London.