Independent Schools in Greater London

Orchard House School is an independent co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3 to 11, located in Chiswick, London. Founded in 1993, the school occupies sites near Turnham Green, including a converted Victorian parish hall. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad education, preparing pupils for transition to competitive senior schools. Alongside academic subjects, there is a strong focus on the performing arts, music, and sport. The school’s ethos emphasises fostering curiosity and self-assurance within a supportive community, utilising local facilities to supplement its onsite resources.

Sarum Hall School is an independent preparatory day school for girls aged 3 to 11, located in Belsize Park, North London. Founded in 1929, the school occupies award-winning, purpose-built premises designed by architects Allies and Morrison, which opened in 1995. The red-brick building features specialist facilities, including a science laboratory, art room, and food studio. The curriculum focuses on developing inquisitive minds and creativity, underpinned by the school's "Golden Values" of kindness, courage, and resilience. It aims to identify and nurture individual talents within a supportive environment.

Northwood College for Girls GDST is an independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in Northwood, Greater London. Founded in 1878 and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust since 2014, the school moved to its current site in 1892. Facilities include a performing arts centre with a recital hall, a sports hall with an indoor swimming pool, and specialist studios for dance and art. The school’s ethos focuses on character development and intellectual curiosity, aiming to nurture confident individuals within a supportive community.

Surbiton High School is an independent day school located in Kingston upon Thames, catering for girls aged 4 to 18 and boys aged 4 to 11. Founded in 1884 by the Church Schools Company, the school is now part of the United Learning group. It operates across several sites in the town centre, including a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and separate preparatory schools for boys and girls. The school emphasises a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities, utilising its off-site sports ground at Hinchley Wood for various outdoor activities.

Connaught House School is a co-educational independent preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a bright townhouse on Connaught Square near Hyde Park. Established in 1953, the school remains a family-run institution that prioritises a nurturing environment rooted in traditional values of courtesy and consideration. The curriculum features specialist instruction in music, art, and French. Leveraging its central London location, the school utilises Hyde Park for daily sports and outdoor play, while pupils also attend swimming lessons at the Kensington Leisure Centre.

Norland Place School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, situated in the Holland Park area of London. Founded in 1876 by Emily Lord, the school is housed within a row of Victorian townhouses on Holland Park Avenue. It balances a traditional ethos, underpinned by the motto "Follow the Light, Uphold the Right", with contemporary facilities such as the Rosalind Franklin STEM centre and a dedicated art studio. The school makes regular use of nearby Holland Park for games, offering a broad curriculum that prepares pupils for transition to leading senior schools.