St Christopher's Prep School in Belsize Park has been named London's kindest school after every pupil performed at least five acts of generosity in a year. The private girls' school, which teaches children aged 4 to 11, took home the title of London school of the year at the SuperKind Social Impact Schools Awards 2026.
Recognition for kindness
Hundreds of schools across the country took part in the SuperKind Schools Programme, which encourages pupils to make a positive difference in their communities through volunteering, fundraising, and social action. St Christopher's Prep School in Belsize Lane was singled out for making kindness a part of daily school life.
Keren Mitchell, co-founder of SuperKind, said: "The SuperKind Social Impact Schools Award is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the schools and pupils engaging with social action initiatives. Every school in this year's award has done something special, but St Christopher's Prep School stands out. Behind five acts of kindness per pupil is a school that has made kindness part of everyday school life."
Charity work throughout the year
Every year, the school's chamber choir sings holiday songs outside The Royal Free Hospital in aid of The Royal Free Charity, and dedicates its annual winter concert to raising money for the charity. The school also raises funds for the Royal British Legion as part of its Remembrance Day on 11 November.
The choir spreads festive cheer by singing at the Christmas lunch for the elderly at the Queens Crescent Community Association. The past year has also included a charity day of in-school activities in aid of The London Wildlife Trust, and Year 6 students raised money for Rainforest Concern by running their own stalls at the summer fair.
Impact of social action
Mitchell added: "Social action gives young people the confidence to make a difference in their communities, and St Christopher's Prep School shows what is possible when a whole school commits to it. Congratulations to every pupil and member of staff."
The SuperKind Social Impact Schools Award recognises winners in each category by the highest number of social action activities per pupil. The SuperKind Schools Programme helps children develop a sense of belonging and agency while building confidence and skills for the future, and supports teachers in integrating social action into classroom learning and school culture.
