At the GDST, we provide an education that is academically rigorous, engaging and inspiring. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of how girls learn best, fostering intellectual curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. As leaders in girls’ education, we are committed to research, innovation and sharing best practice globally, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of educational excellence.

The evidence consistently shows that students in girls’ schools in England achieve stronger public examination outcomes than their counterparts in co-educational schools. Yet the true value of a girls’ education extends far beyond academic success. We want every girl to develop the confidence to challenge and influence authority, the resilience to improvise as well as prepare, and the courage to embrace a future that may not follow a prescribed path. Above all, we want our students to pursue lives of purpose and impact, seeking not simply to be liked, but to be respected

Dr Philip Purvis, Director of Education