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BEST SCHOOLS IN LONDON, UK

Private Schools & Special Schools in London

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The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Best Private Schools & Colleges In London

London has over 130 high quality private schools. These schools include day and boarding schools, boys' schools, girls' schools, prep schools, senior schools, and sixth forms.

Location and Geography:

London is the UK’s capital and the largest city in the country, with a population of 8.8 million people. The city is located in the southeast of England on the River Thames.

The City of London spans 1.1 square miles (2.9 square km) in the central region of Greater London. Greater London encompasses a broader metropolitan area with a substantially larger population, reaching up to 45 miles (70 km) from its centre.

The city’s physical boundaries align with the administrative and statistical divisions separating Greater London from the surrounding “home counties” (Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex).

Historical Significance:

Historically, London grew from three distinct centers: the walled settlement founded by the Romans on the banks of the Thames in the 1st century ce, today known as the City of London, “the Square Mile,” or simply “the City”; facing it across the bridge on the lower gravels of the south bank, the suburb of Southwark;

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LONDON, ENGLAND, UK

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THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN LONDON

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in London, some of the best of which being:

Preparatory Schools

St James Nursery & Preparatory School

Earsby Street, Olympia, Hammersmith, London, England W14 8SH, Tel: 44 (0) 20 7348 1793

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 11 Years, Day School

Fee information per term: Nursery, Morning £3,435, Full Day £5,585. Afternoon (per session) £445. (Government funding is available after a child turns 3).

Prep School: Reception - Year 6, £7,325 per term

We are a co-educational independent preparatory day school for children aged 2-11 in West Kensington, London.
We are ambitious for our pupils. This means we want them to have fun as they learn, because we know happy children succeed.

Dallington School

8 Dallington Street, Clerkenwell, London, England EC1V 0BW, Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7251 2284

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 11 Years Day

Fee information: £16,500 - £18,900 per year.

Dallington School is dedicated to helping children develop their interests and passions without unnecessary pressure. We pride ourselves on enabling children to achieve academic success whilst still being able to enjoy their childhood.

[Read More About Dallington School...]

Dolphin School

Battersea, London, England, SW11 6QW

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 2-11 Years, Day

Dolphin School is a small, independent co-educational Christian school which thrives on on our motto: Love, Wisdom and Truth. Their approach is to encourage children to explore their different intelligences and to grow them with confidence, compassion, ambition and integrity.

[Read More About Dolphin School…]

Dulwich Prep London

Dulwich, London, England, SE21 7AA

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-14 Years, Day

Dulwich Prep London provides an outstanding and unique education. Dulwich are passionate about boys learning holistically, building good character and developing meaningful skills for their future.

[Read More About Dulwich Prep London…]

The Lloyd Williamson School

North Kensington, London, England, W10 5SH

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 0-14 Years, Day

The Lloyd Williamson School provides teaching of a high standard and all the children’s interests and talents are actively encouraged. They celebrate childhood and nurture each child to be the best they can be in a challenging and inspiring environment that ignites a passion for life and learning.

[Read More About The Lloyd Williamson School…]

Bute House Preparatory School for Girls

Hammersmith, London, England, W6 7EA

Private School (Fee Paying), Girls, 4-11 Years, Day

Bute House has an outstanding reputation for the academic success of the girls, but a great education encompasses so much more and, in fact, contributes to academic success. Bute House is forward thinking and offers a broad curriculum that develops skills alongside knowledge, provides opportunities for girls to excel in subjects like science and technology and develops their passions for creative and performing arts, sport and music.

[Read More About Bute House Preparatory School for Girls…]

Homefield Preparatory School

Sutton, Surrey, England, SM1 2TE

Private School (Fee Paying), Boys, 4-13 Years, Day

As one of the oldest prep schools in England for boys aged 4-13, Homefield have been renowned for their academic success and family atmosphere for over 150 years. A safe and happy environment, with a real depth of specialist teaching ensures the fulfilment of the boys’ individual potential. They offer a truly cosmopolitan school, a rich diversity being a real strength.

[Read More About Homefield Preparatory School…]

Eaton Square School

Belgravia, London, England, SW1V 1PP

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 2-13 Years, Day

Eaton Square School offer's a well-balanced education, placing an emphasis on developing the whole child pupils will be fully prepared to take their own place in an ever-changing world.

The Mulberry House School

West Hampstead, London, England, NW2 3SD

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 2-8 Years, Day

Our aim at Mulberry House School is to provide the highest quality of education for all, in a caring, inspiring, supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a non-selective school we strive to promote and nurture each child’s individual talents through a broad and balanced curriculum.

[Read More About Mulberry House School…]

St Paul’s Cathedral School

City of London, London, England, EC4M 9AD

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 4-13 Years, Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)

St Paul’s aims to instil a love of learning through a broad curriculum. It aims to give each pupil the opportunity to develop intellectually, socially, personally, physically, culturally and spiritually.

[Read More About St Paul’s Cathedral School…]

The Lyceum School

Shoreditch, London, England, EC2A 2DU

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 4-11 Years, Day

The Lyceum is a unique, co-educational independent school in the heart of the City of London (EC2) for children between the ages of 4-11. It is a happy place where learning is rich, fulfilling and exciting.

[Read More About Lyceum School...]

Reddiford School

Pinner, Middlesex, London, England, HA5 5HH

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-11 Years, Day

At Reddiford, high academic standards are achieved within a friendly, family environment, ensuring children develop their full potential both socially and academically.

[Read More About Reddiford School…]

St Helen’s School

Northwood, Middlesex, London, England, HA6 3AS

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-11 Years, Day

St Helen’s is a leading independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and is a member of the Girls’ Schools Association. Their spacious and beautiful 21-acre site is conveniently located in the heart of Northwood in North London, approximately 30 minutes by underground from Central London on the Metropolitan Line and within easy reach of the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire borders.

[Read More About St Helens School…]

Newland House School

Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4TQ

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-13 Years, Day

Newland House School ensures all their children have equal access to learning, educational opportunities and experiences. They provide a balanced platform for pupils to explore their potential and achieve highest possible standards.

[Read More About Newland House School...]

Brighton College Prep Kensington

Princes Gardens, London, England, SW7 1ND

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 2-11 years, Day

Brighton College Prep Kensington is a happy and vibrant school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. As a part of the award-winning Brighton College family of schools, Brighton College Prep Kensington nurtures a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority.

[Read More About Brighton College Prep Kensington...]

Snaresbrook Preparatory School

South Woodford, London, England, E18 2EA

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 4-11 Years, Day

Snaresbrook is a small independent school for children aged three-and-a-half to eleven where every child is seen, known and heard.

[Read More About Snaresbrook Preparatory School …]

Rosemary Works School

1 Branch Place, Islington, London, England N1 5PH

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 11 Years Day

Rosemary Works School is an independent co-educational primary school, with a pre-school nursery class, taking children from the age of 3 to 11 years old. Open from 8am to 6pm 49 weeks per year, our term-time education is supplemented with excellent Out of School clubs and a holiday Play Scheme. Our school motto is Challenge, Innovate, Nurture. This reflects our belief that children thrive academically in a nurturing environment, where skilled teachers deliver an engaging curriculum.

Both Preparatory and Senior Schools

Eltham College Junior School

Mottingham, London, England, SE9 4QF

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 7-18 Years, Day

Eltham College is a thriving and diverse day school situated in 70 acres of grounds in south-east London. They place a strong emphasis on self-respect, humility and the service of others.

[Read More About Eltham College Junior School…]

Palmers Green School

Winchmore Hill, London, England, N21 3LJ

Private School (Fee Paying), Girls, 3-16 years, Day

Ranked number one in The Sunday Times national league table for small independent schools with no sixth form, parents can be reassured that Palmers Green High School pupils not only attain excellent results in relation to their abilities and aptitudes, but also grow in confidence and poise as members of this very special school community.

[Read More About Palmers Green School...]

The King Alfred School

Golders Green, London, England, NW11 7HY

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 4-18 Years, Day

At the heart of the King Alfred philosophy is their child centred approach. They appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop. King Alfred School appreciates that every child is unique, and they get to know them as individuals.

[Read More About The King Alfred School…]

St Catherine’s School

Twickenham, Middlesex, London, England, TW1 4QJ

Private School (Fee Paying), Girls, 3-18 Years, Day

At St Catherine’s they understand the importance of the individual and the community. They foster curiosity, creativity and resilience and their excellent pastoral care helps each girl to find her own gifts and talents. In turn, the girls are inspired to contribute whole-heartedly to the school community and this creates a very special place, where girls and staff feel they belong.

[Read More About St Catherine’s School…]

Claremont Fan Court School

Esher, Surrey, London, England, KT10 9LY

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 2-18 Years, Day

Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is known for focussing on the academic potential of our pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral wellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils’ limitless potential, not just in exams but also in equipping them with the skills to shape the world around them at university, in their careers and in the wider society beyond.

[Read More About Claremont Fan Court School…]

Senior Schools

Hampton School

Hampton, Middlesex, London, England, TW12 3HD

Private School (Fee Paying), Boys, 11-18 Years, Day

Located in a highly desirable area of South West London, Hampton School is situated on a beautiful 27-acre green field site. They are a happy and vibrant independent day school for boys aged 11 - 18.

[Read More About Hampton School…]

St James Senior Girls' School

Earsby Street, Olympia, Hammersmith, London, England W14 8SH, Tel: 44 (0) 20 7348 1793

Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 11 - 18 Years, Day School

Based in Kensington Olympia, our inclusive school community welcomes girls aged 11 – 18 from a wide variety of backgrounds and schools, including our own co-educational Prep school.
Our unique approach is rooted in kindness and a belief in the limitless possibility of the human spirit, facilitated by expert teaching and compassionate pastoral care.

In an ‘always-on’ world, our pupils are never afraid to stop and think, drawing on ancient wisdom to bring fresh perspectives and creative solutions

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