Independent Non-Religious Schools

City of London Freemen's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 to 18, situated in 57 acres of parkland at Ashtead Park, Surrey. Founded in 1854 by the City of London Corporation, the school is centred around a Grade II listed mansion house. Facilities include a specialist music school with a 200-seat recital hall and a modern sports centre featuring a competition-standard swimming pool. Its ethos encourages students to learn, lead, and make a difference, balancing academic rigour with extensive extracurricular opportunities in a historic rural setting.

Moon Hall School, Reigate, is an independent co-educational day school specialising in the education of pupils aged 7 to 16 with dyslexia and associated learning differences. Located in a historic Victorian building at Burys Court, the school is set within 12 acres of grounds in the Surrey countryside. Founded in 1985, it provides a tailored environment for neurodiverse learners, focusing on multisensory teaching and small class sizes. Facilities include specialist science and technology rooms, with extensive outdoor space for sport. The school delivers the national curriculum, supporting pupils through to their GCSE examinations.

Southbank International School (Westminster) is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11-18, spread across three central London sites. Established in 1979, it was the first school in the United Kingdom authorised to deliver all three International Baccalaureate programmes. The Westminster campus, which includes a Grade II listed building on Portland Place, focuses on the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Embodying a "school without walls" ethos, it utilises London's cultural landmarks as extended classrooms. Facilities include specialised science labs, a digital design lab, and a dedicated sports centre in Kilburn.

Jeannine Manuel School is a co-educational bilingual day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. Opened in 2015, it is the sister school of the Paris institution founded in 1954 by French Resistance member Jeannine Manuel. The school is housed across three sites in historic listed buildings on Russell Square and Bedford Square. Its ethos emphasises international understanding and pedagogical innovation within a multicultural community. Students follow a bilingual curriculum, preparing for either the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Wildwood Nature School is a co-educational independent primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located in Camden, North London. Founded in 2023, the school operates from St Mary Brookfield Hall and offers a nature-based alternative to mainstream education. Following Forest School principles, pupils spend at least half of their time learning outdoors in local green spaces such as Hampstead Heath. The curriculum integrates academic subjects with emotional well-being and creative development. The school maintains small, mixed-age classes and high staff-to-pupil ratios to support a collaborative learning environment.

City Junior School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7 to 11, situated within the historic grounds of Gray’s Inn in central London. Established in 2022, the school serves as the joint preparatory department for both City of London School and City of London School for Girls. It occupies a refurbished building featuring specialist facilities for science, art, music, and dance. The curriculum emphasises academic breadth and creative exploration, utilising the unique surrounding legal district and the Inn’s private gardens to provide a stimulating and well-rounded educational environment.

Keble Prep School is a co-educational day school in Winchmore Hill, North London, for pupils aged 3 to 13. Founded in 1929 and part of the Mill Hill Education Group, the school moved to its current site, an Edwardian villa, in 1930 and became fully co-educational in 2023. The school focuses on a well-rounded education underpinned by the motto ‘Puritas, Veritas, Probitas’. Situated on a hill with views across the city, the grounds feature a large playground, a climbing wall, and green spaces for outdoor learning and sport.

Founded in 1936, Annemount School is a co-educational nursery and pre-preparatory school for children aged two to seven. Located in Hampstead Garden Suburb near Hampstead Heath, the school is set within a garden environment that supports its focus on individuality and independence. The curriculum incorporates Montessori methodology in the early years and is enriched by specialist-led activities including French, chess, and yoga. Annemount School emphasizes a nurturing ethos where pupils are encouraged to develop self-discipline and mutual respect, typically transitioning to their next schools at the end of Year 2.

The Stewart Bilingual School is an independent, co-educational day school in West London, catering for pupils aged 2 to 11. Based across sites in North Kensington and Notting Hill, the school offers a dual-language programme that integrates the French National Curriculum with the National Curriculum for England. This family-owned institution provides a small, nurturing environment with a 50/50 balance of French and English instruction. Its ethos focuses on fostering early bilingualism and cultural diversity, preparing children for successful entry into both British and French secondary educational systems.

The Lyceum is a co-educational independent day school in the heart of the City of London, catering for pupils aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1997, the school occupies a five-storey former industrial building near Shoreditch, which features purpose-built facilities including a dedicated STEAM studio and outdoor play areas. The curriculum is characterised by a thematic and creative approach, often utilising London’s cultural landmarks as an extension of the classroom. Part of the Dukes Education group, the school focuses on a well-rounded education with a particular emphasis on the arts and sustainability.

Micklefield School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in Reigate, Surrey. Established in 1910, the school is housed in a Victorian building complemented by modern facilities, including a dedicated sports hall and performing arts studio. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad education that prepares pupils for entry into a variety of local senior schools. Micklefield School emphasises a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their individual talents across academic, sporting, and creative disciplines.

Croydon High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, situated on a 20-acre site in Selsdon, South Croydon. Established in 1874, it was one of the earliest schools founded by the Girls’ Day School Trust. The campus features extensive green space and facilities such as a 25-metre swimming pool, a sports hall, and a dedicated sixth form centre. The school provides a broad curriculum designed to encourage independence and leadership, supported by a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities.

Hurtwood House, situated near Dorking in the Surrey Hills, is a co-educational boarding and day school specialising in sixth-form education for students aged 16 to 18. Founded in 1970 by Richard Jackson, the school is centred around an Edwardian mansion set within a 200-acre estate. It offers a unique, less formal ethos than traditional boarding schools, with no uniform and a first-name basis between staff and pupils. While maintaining strong academic rigour, the school is particularly renowned for its professional-standard facilities and success in the creative and performing arts.

Windlesham School, an independent co-educational primary school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, is situated at 190 Dyke Road in Brighton, East Sussex. Established in 1957, the school claims to blend tradition with innovation, aiming to foster happy, confident, and well-rounded individuals. It offers a holistic education within a supportive community, emphasizing strong pastoral care and equipping children with critical thinking skills. The school is located on a spacious site and provides facilities including modern teaching blocks and an indoor swimming pool.

Dallington School is an independent co-educational day school and nursery for children aged 3 to 11, located in Clerkenwell, London. Established in 1978 by Mogg Hercules MBE, the school follows a progressive, child-centred ethos that prioritises creativity and natural progression over formal testing. The curriculum is topic-based and features an urban Forest School programme, with regular visits to local galleries and museums. Housed in a bright, open-plan converted building, the school offers a nurturing environment with an informal atmosphere where there is no requirement for a school uniform.