Where girls learn without limits
Find out moreThe GDST is a unique family of 26 all girls’ schools across England and Wales.
With 24 independent schools and two academies, the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the largest school group of its kind in the UK. We are specialists in girls’ education, tailoring our teaching to the way girls learn best and delivering innovative learning for girls aged three to eighteen. From nursery, primary and prep school, throughout secondary school, and Sixth Form, students learn in an environment where every girl thrives.
GDST schools are recognised as centres of educational excellence — proven by annual sector awards, leading exam results, and successes in traditionally male-dominated subject areas like STEM and sports. We are equally proud of our schools’ dedication to pastoral care, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, as well as fostering strong ties with other GDST schools and alumnae. We have over 100,000 alumnae and the network increases every year.
We are proud that our schools are recognised for their excellence in teaching and pastoral care. In 2024, GDST schools won top prizes in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards and the School House Awards, and nine GDST schools were featured in The Times GCSE 2024 Results table.
GDST news
Junior Inclusion Forum: Empowering young voices, celebrating every story
At the GDST, we believe that inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s a lived experience, shaped by the voices of our…
GDST girls soar on the global stage
A word from our Chief Executive — Four GDST students win global innovation award for a sustainable space tech solution, showcasing the power of girls’ education and leadership in STEM.
LEAD Showcase March 2025
How do we ensure our students are ready for the future? Equipping young women with the skills they need to become leaders and entrepreneurs is at the core of LEAD.
STEM activities for neurodiverse brains
A word from the GDST’s Trust Consultant Teacher for STEM, Hannah Harrison-Hughes on fun and engaging activities that appeal to neurodiverse learners, offering high levels of challenge and excitement with novelty and outside-the-box thinking.
Sparking curiosity in the next generation of female scientists
To mark British Science Week, 104 pupils from 20 GDST schools gathered at the Royal Institution for a day of science experiments, inspiring talks and controlled explosions.
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