Early Years

Girls’ Nursery & Reception in Hampstead

St. Mary’s warmly welcomes girls from the age of 2 years 6 months into our vibrant and nurturing community. Encompassing Pre-Nursery (age 2 ½-3), Nursery (age 3-4) and Reception (age 4-5), our EYFS department is dedicated to providing the best possible start to your daughter’s educational journey.

Housed in a colourful, homely environment, our EYFS boasts a purpose-built STEAM corner and a lovely Secret Garden, fostering creativity and exploration.

Pre-Nursery and Nursery children attend five mornings per week, with the flexible option to extend to a full day. We view every child as an individual, learning at their own pace through focussed and purposeful play.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers seven areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication; physical education; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; and expressive art and design. St. Mary’s is committed to nurturing well-rounded, confident and curious young learners.

You can view our EYFS curriculum statement here.

More information about the EYFS can be found here:

Foundation Years

Welcome to St Mary’s School, Hampstead

Our school strives to nurture an active partnership between home, school, parish, and the wider North London community. Situated in one of London’s most affluent and scenic areas, our school is an excellent choice for families in North London who want their daughters to receive a premier education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring locale.

“Our St Mary’s Way is the spirit by which we live: to treat other people as you would like to be treated, to do your best to be your best, to be honest and truthful, to listen to each other, to be kind and helpful, to forgive, and to share.”

Charlotte Owen, Headmistress