Hornsey School for Girls

Hornsey School for Girls is the only all-girl secondary school located in the borough of Haringey, situated in the Hornsey/Crouch End area of North London.

Hornsey School for Girls
Address
Inderwick Road

,
N8 9JF

Coordinates51°34′54″N 0°06′55″W
Information
TypeCommunity school, Comprehensive school
Religious affiliation(s)all religions
Established1887
Local authorityHaringey
Department for Education URN102153 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherMs Kuljit Rahelu
GenderGirls
Age11 to 16
HousesFranklin, Okeeffe, Seacole, Curie, Shelley, Hypatia
Colour(s)      
purple, orange, blue, yellow, green, red
Telephone0208348 6191

History

The school began as a girls' grammar school the 'Hornsey High School for Girls in 1887, by the Church Schools Company (now the United Church Schools Trust). In 1915 it moved to new buildings in Weston Park. In 1971, it moved to newly built premises on Inderwick Road.[1]

It later became a girls-only comprehensive school.

Structural problems

In 2023, it was discovered that parts of the school were in danger of collapse due to RAAC construction. Remedial works had to be initiated. [2]

Alumni

References

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