The Mount School was started by Mary McGregor in 1925 in a house in North Grove, Highgate Village. To be, rather than to seem to be was chosen by her as the school motto. The schools 10 pupils gradually increased until 1935, when it moved to Mill Hill with a chance to expand in country surroundings. In 1939, a large group of children were evacuated to the Cotswolds, with several members of staff. When they returned in 1945, the LCC reconditioned the Mill Hill buildings which had been used as a Mental Hospital during the war. With the rent received, four large classrooms were added and a gymnasium soon afterwards. In 1947 The Mount was recognised as an efficient Secondary School by the Ministry of Education. Mary McGregor retired in 1963 and Betty Shannon Millin was appointed to the Headship. In 1973 Miss Millin retired to Ireland and Margaret Pond, a member of the Science Staff, succeeded her. In December 1998, Mrs Pond retired and Mrs J Kirsten Jackson succeeded her. The school expanded to 380 girls with new facilities and buildings, including a new Laboratory, Dining Room, Art Rooms plus a Design & Technology department, incorporating a Woodwork room. Further modernisations are planned for the future. The Mount School was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2001 and was found to have a friendly, family atmosphere, with a caring and supportive ethos.

Address: THE MOUNT SCHOOL, Milespit Hill, London NW7 2RX
Telephone: 020 8959 3403
Fax: 020 8959 1503
Website: http://www.mountschool.com/