Torchbearers of the past, present and future
Notable Alumnae
Founded in 1876 by the Girls’ Day School Trust, South Hampstead High School has always been dedicated to providing an outstanding education for young women. Many of our alumnae have excelled in their chosen fields, and we are proud to have been part of their journey.
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Lilah Fear
Professional Ice Dancer
2023 European silver medalist and a five-time British national champion.
Baroness Lynne Featherstone
Politician
Politician, businesswoman and Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Victoria Fox
Advertising and Marketing Leader
CEO of marketing consultancy AAR; advocate for women’s equality.
Wendy Greengross
Counsellor, GP and Writer
Pioneering counsellor and campaigner for marginalised populations.
Reina Lawrence
Lawyer and Politician
The first female councillor in London and one of the first women in England to achieve a Law degree.
Joanna MacGregor CBE
Pianist
Concert pianist, conductor, and composer; Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music, and a professor at the University of London.
Harriet Mathews CMG OBE
Director General
Director General, Africa and the Americas, at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Baroness Neuberger DBE
Rabbi
The second woman in the UK to be ordained as a Rabbi; member of the House of Lords.
Sophie Newton
Chief Operating Officer
Award winning leader in workplace equality in the technology sector
Lindsey Noakes
Social Entrepreneur
Co-founder of Gather - An award winning pioneer in global sanitation.
