The London 11+ Consortium is a collective of approximately 14 independent girls’ day schools in London that coordinates entrance assessments to streamline the admissions process. Established to reduce stress for candidates applying to multiple institutions, member schools utilise a single, unified bespoke assessment covering cognitive ability, problem-solving, and analysis. This ensures students sit only one test, the results of which are shared among the schools to which they have applied. The Consortium aims to provide a fair, less stressful, and robust entry mechanism for Year 7 applicants across the capital's leading girls' schools.
L11+C Member Schools (8)
Blackheath High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18, located in Blackheath, southeast London. Situated across two sites, with a Junior School in Blackheath Village and a Senior School bordering Greenwich Park, the school benefits from a village atmosphere alongside urban amenities and extensive heathland. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the school claims to focus on delivering an inspiring education tailored for girls, fostering confidence, individuality, and leadership. It was rated 'excellent in all areas' in its 2022 ISI inspection and has seen significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities.
Francis Holland (Regent's Park) is an independent day school for girls, established in 1878 and situated in central London, near Regent's Park. Operating from an urban setting, the school utilises Regent's Park and Paddington Recreation Ground for outdoor sports, in addition to on-site facilities that include a swimming pool. The school claims to focus on a holistic education, balancing academic ambition with pastoral care. Underpinned by a Christian ethos, it welcomes pupils of all faiths. A new Sixth Form Centre, Linhope House, opened in 2022.
Francis Holland School (Sloane Square) is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18, situated in central London near Sloane Square. With a Christian foundation, the school claims to foster values of love, humility, and compassion, aiming to empower girls as future leaders and innovators. The urban setting allows for engagement with local cultural institutions. It was named Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2023.
Godolphin and Latymer School is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, situated in Hammersmith, West London. The school offers both A Level and IB Diploma pathways in the Sixth Form. It claims to foster a caring, kind, and inclusive community, encouraging individual talents and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school was awarded London Independent School of the Year 2023 and Sunday Times IB School of the Year 2023.
Notting Hill and Ealing High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18, situated in Ealing, London. Established in 1873, it is part of the Girls' Day School Trust. The school claims to focus on academic excellence, fostering curiosity, and promoting the empowerment and independence of its students. It emphasizes strong pastoral care, respect, and tolerance within a supportive community, encouraging holistic development through a range of extracurricular activities. The school aims for girls to be confident in their ambitions.
Queen's College London is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18, situated in the City of Westminster, Greater London, specifically on Harley Street. Founded in 1848 by Frederick Denison Maurice, it holds the distinction of being the first British educational establishment to offer academic qualifications to women. The school occupies several urban Georgian and Art Nouveau buildings. The college has a liberal ethos based on its founder's principles, aiming to inspire excellence, critical thinking, and individual development. It received a Royal Charter in 1853.
St James Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2-11. Situated in West Kensington, London, the urban campus is shared with the Senior Girls' School. The school claims to offer a holistic education rooted in a philosophical and humanist approach, fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development. Its ethos, influenced by Advaita Vedanta, emphasises unity, respect, and a multicultural perspective. The curriculum focuses on Literacy, Numeracy, and specialist subjects including Sanskrit, with a rigorous 11+ programme. The school promotes academic ambition, mindfulness, and curiosity.
St James Senior Girls' School is an independent day school for girls aged 11-18, situated in Kensington Olympia, West London. The urban campus features a main school building set within a garden courtyard. The school claims to focus on nurturing intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual development, with an ethos incorporating philosophy, meditation, and vegetarianism. Its motto encourages pupils to speak the truth, live generously, and aim for the best.