Independent Day-Only Schools

Francis Holland Regent's Park is an independent day school for girls aged 11 to 18, situated in Marylebone near the gates of Regent's Park. Founded in 1878 by Canon Francis Holland, the school maintains a "schooling for life" ethos rooted in its Church of England heritage. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, while the nearby park and Paddington Recreation Ground are used for outdoor sports. In 2022, the school opened Linhope House, a purpose-built Sixth Form centre. The curriculum balances academic ambition with a strong commitment to the creative arts and pastoral support.

Cumnor House Boys School is an independent day school for boys aged 2 to 13, located in South Croydon, Surrey. Established in 1931, the school operates across two sites and provides a curriculum focused on preparing pupils for the 11-plus and 13-plus entry into senior schools. Facilities include a swimming pool, music rooms, and extensive sports fields. The school emphasises a balance of academic rigour and character development, offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sport, music, and the arts to foster well-rounded individuals.

Sutton High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, situated in the heart of Sutton, Surrey. Established in 1884, the school is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust and provides a continuous education from nursery through to sixth form. The campus features a blend of Victorian buildings and modern facilities, including a dedicated sixth form centre and specialist spaces for performing arts and sport. The school's ethos focuses on fostering a supportive community that encourages academic curiosity and personal growth in every pupil.

Naima Jewish Prep School is a co-educational day school in Maida Vale, London, for pupils aged 2 to 11. Established in 1983, it was the first Sephardi school opened in England for over a century. The school’s ethos is inspired by the Golden Age of Jews in Spain, seeking to synthesise traditional Torah values with a comprehensive secular education. Facilities include a dedicated synagogue, a mikveh, and a sports hall. The curriculum balances Jewish Studies with the National Curriculum, offering specialist instruction in music, art, and physical education.

Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is an independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located near Brook Green in Hammersmith. Established in 1958 on land leased from the Mercers’ Company, the school maintains a distinctive non-competitive ethos that avoids academic streaming. The broad curriculum emphasises a well-rounded education, supported by modern facilities including a science laboratory, art studio, and a signature pirate ship playground. While Bute House shares some sporting facilities with St Paul’s Girls’ School, it operates as an independent, mixed-ability environment focused on developing inquisitive and confident learners.

Darul Hadis Latifiah is an independent Islamic secondary school and sixth form for boys aged 11 to 20, situated in Bethnal Green, London. Founded in 1978 by Sheikh Allamah Muhammad Abdul Latif Chowdhury Fultali, the institution originally served as a madrasa before achieving secondary school status in 1999. The curriculum provides a blend of the UK National Curriculum and Islamic studies, including tuition in Bengali and Urdu. Operating from its Cornwall Avenue site since 2005, the school's ethos is built upon the core values of faith, aspiration, inspiration, and respect.

Sir William Perkins's School is an independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located on a 13-acre greenbelt site in Chertsey, Surrey. Founded in 1725 by a local merchant, the school moved to its current premises in 1819. Historically a girls' school, it begins a phased transition to co-education in September 2026. Facilities include a purpose-built Sixth Form centre, drama and music studios, and a private boat house on the River Thames at Laleham Reach. The ethos focuses on fostering confidence and integrity through a broad academic and co-curricular programme.

Latymer Upper School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in Hammersmith on the banks of the River Thames. Founded in 1624 by Edward Latymer, the school features a mix of Victorian heritage buildings and modern facilities, including a performing arts centre and a riverside boathouse. The school is noted for its commitment to social diversity through a significant bursary programme. The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside a broad extracurricular offering, while its location supports a long-standing rowing tradition and access to London’s wide-ranging cultural resources.

Radlett Preparatory School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in Radlett, Hertfordshire. Housed in Kendal Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian building, the school is set within extensive grounds that include playing fields and ancient woodland. Founded in 1938, the school provides a nurturing environment with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. Facilities include a dedicated art and design studio and all-weather sports courts. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on the performing arts and sport, preparing children for their future senior school transition.

Hampton Court House is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated in a Grade II listed 18th-century building in East Molesey, Surrey. Overlooking Bushy Park, the school is set within eight acres of private parkland. It maintains a distinctive ethos where pupils and staff are on a first-name basis and there is no formal uniform. The school provides a bilingual immersion programme in French and English for younger years. The curriculum balances academic study with a focus on individuality and creative development.

Collingham Independent College is a co-educational day school in Kensington, London, catering for students aged 13 to 19. Established in 1975, the college operates across two historic locations. The Sixth Form is housed in a significant Arts and Crafts townhouse, formerly Gibbs’ Preparatory School, while the GCSE department occupies the former home of novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. The college maintains an ethos of academic rigour within a supportive, individualised environment, featuring small class sizes. Its central setting offers students close proximity to world-renowned institutions, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Greenfield School is an independent co-educational day school in Woking, catering for children from six months to eleven years of age. Founded in 1935, the school relocated in 2019 to a ten-acre site that includes extensive sports fields, a three-court sports hall, and a dance studio. Its non-selective ethos focuses on individual development through a broad curriculum encompassing academic subjects, music, and the arts. Facilities at the Woking site include a dedicated forest school area and a multi-media suite, supporting a community-focused learning environment.

St George's College Weybridge is an academically selective, co-educational Catholic day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in Addlestone, Surrey. Founded in 1869 by the Josephite order, it is the UK's only Josephite school and occupies a 100-acre campus at Woburn Park. Facilities include a modern activity centre, extensive sports pitches, and a private boathouse on the River Thames. The school follows an ethos that emphasises mutual respect and compassion, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals within a community known as the "Georgian Family".

The Hawthorns School is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 13, situated in 35 acres of parkland in Bletchingley, near Redhill. Founded in 1926, the school provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with extensive extracurricular opportunities. Facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and dedicated spaces for performing arts and science. The school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals, preparing pupils for transition to a wide range of senior independent schools at the end of Year 8.

Colfe's School is a co-educational independent day school, situated in Horn Park within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, southeast London. Established in 1568 and re-founded in 1652, the school is governed by the Leathersellers' Company. Co-educational since 1999, it caters to pupils aged 3 to 18. The school claims to focus on values such as effort, happiness, and a love of learning, fostering a purposeful and respectful atmosphere. Its grounds feature over 30 acres of playing fields, a sports complex with a 25m swimming pool, and a performing arts centre. Colfe's School was awarded Microsoft Showcase School status in 2024.