Independent Schools in Greater London

Kensington Park School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in the heart of London. Established in 2017, the school operates across two sites on either side of Kensington Gardens: the Senior School in Bayswater and the Sixth Form, housed in a white stuccoed townhouse overlooking the Natural History Museum. KPS prioritises a personalised education with small class sizes and a modern curriculum. The school utilises prestigious local facilities, including Imperial College’s Ethos Sports Centre and Hyde Park, for its extensive sporting and co-curricular activities.

Fulham School is a co-educational independent day school in London, founded in 1996. Operating across several sites in Fulham, the school provides a broad education for pupils from nursery age through to eighteen. The preparatory school is housed in a Victorian building on Greyhound Road, notable as a former filming location for the television programme Grange Hill. As a member of the Inspired Education Group, the school follows a holistic ethos centred on academics, sport, and the performing arts. Facilities include specialist science laboratories, creative art studios, and various all-weather sports pitches.

Thomas’s Battersea is a co-educational independent day school in South West London, catering for pupils aged 4 to 13. Housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building, the site was formerly the Sir Walter St John’s Grammar School and features a historic central courtyard. The school is guided by the fundamental rule to "be kind", promoting a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and character development. Notable facilities include specialist art and music studios, a pottery room, and a modern dining hall. Pupils also benefit from nearby sporting facilities.

St Paul's Cathedral School is a co-educational preparatory school for pupils aged 4 to 13, situated in the heart of the City of London. Tracing its origins back to 1123, the school was founded to educate cathedral choristers and maintains this link today, providing boarding for the choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral. The school offers a broad curriculum within a Christian ethos, frequently utilising the cathedral for assemblies. Housed in 1960s purpose-built facilities, the school provides a holistic education with an exceptional focus on music alongside strong academic and pastoral foundations.

Saint Christina's School is a co-educational Catholic independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, situated in St John's Wood, London. Established in 1949 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it belongs to an international network of schools inspired by Ignatian spirituality. The school provides a broad curriculum with a particular emphasis on STEM, languages, and music, supported by specialist facilities for science and dance. Its proximity to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park allows for an extensive outdoor and sporting programme, including the use of Lord's Cricket Ground.

Kensington Prep School GDST is an independent day school in Fulham for girls aged 4 to 11. Established in 1873 as the first school of the Girls' Day School Trust, it relocated to its current site in 1997. The school emphasises a "Growing Great Minds" ethos, prioritising curiosity, creativity, and holistic development. Notable facilities include the "Explore Floor" for immersive learning and a playground spanning over an acre with on-site netball and tennis courts. Alumnae include the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Queen's Gate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in South Kensington, London. Occupying five Victorian terrace houses near the capital’s major museums, the school provides an urban learning environment that utilises local landmarks as an extended classroom. Founded in 1891 by Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt, the school emphasises individuality within a supportive atmosphere and is notable for its lack of a prescribed uniform. The broad academic curriculum is enhanced by the regular use of nearby facilities, including the Royal Albert Hall and Imperial College.

Bromley High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated on a 25-acre campus in Bickley, Greater London. Established in 1883 and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school moved to its current site in 1981. It holds the distinction of being the world's first all-girls All-Steinway School, housing a specialist music wing. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and floodlit sports pitches. The school provides a rigorous academic environment alongside a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities in music, sport, and the arts.

Putney High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated on a leafy campus in southwest London. Founded in 1893, the school is a prominent member of the Girls' Day School Trust and emphasises an ethos of 'modern scholarship'. The site on Putney Hill combines original Victorian architecture with contemporary sustainable developments, such as the Athena Centre for science and drama and pioneering biophilic classrooms. The school fosters intellectual curiosity and real-world agility, offering a broad curriculum and extensive extracurricular opportunities within reach of the River Thames.

Guildhouse School is an international co-educational boarding and day school situated in London’s historic Bloomsbury. Occupying a series of late 17th-century Regency townhouses overlooking Bloomsbury Square, the school provides a focused environment for pupils aged 14 to 18. Guildhouse is distinguished by its emphasis on business and entrepreneurship, notably being the only secondary school in Europe to house a professional Bloomberg Lab. It offers A-level and University Foundation programmes designed to prepare students for entry into global higher education, with a curriculum that integrates practical business insights alongside traditional academic subjects.

Thomas’s Fulham is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a restored Victorian building in South West London. Established in 2005 as part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools group, the school is guided by the core rule to "Be Kind." The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside specialist teaching in art, drama, and music. Facilities include science laboratories and a computing suite, while nearby South Park is utilised for physical education and outdoor learning, providing pupils with a variety of sporting and extracurricular opportunities.

King's House School is an independent day school located in Richmond, Greater London. Established in 1946, the school provides education for pupils aged 3 to 13. Historically a boys' preparatory school, it is currently transitioning to a fully co-educational model. The school is situated near Richmond Park and maintains its own extensive sports ground in Chiswick. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad academic and extracurricular experience, including strong music and arts programmes, to foster the individual development of each pupil.

St Margaret's Hampstead is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 16, situated in a residential area of North London. Founded in 1884, the school is housed in a Victorian building in Kidderpore Gardens, close to Hampstead Heath. It operates as a small, family-oriented community with a focus on individual pastoral care. The academic curriculum culminates in GCSEs, and as the school does not have a sixth form, Year 11 pupils are encouraged to take on senior leadership roles. Facilities include science laboratories, a library, and drama spaces.

David Game College is a co-educational day and boarding college for students aged 14 to 22, situated in the heart of the City of London. Established in 1974, the college occupies a substantial Victorian building on Jewry Street, which features fragments of an original Roman wall in its basement. The interior is distinguished by an extensive private art collection displayed throughout the teaching spaces. Facilities include state-of-the-art science laboratories, lecture theatres, and a gym. The college focuses on university preparation, offering GCSE and A-level courses within a mature, independent learning environment.

Westminster Abbey Choir School, situated in Dean's Yard in central London, is a small boarding preparatory school for boys aged 8 to 13. Founded around 1560, it is the only school in the United Kingdom to educate choristers exclusively. Housed in a purpose-built 1915 structure, the school provides a specialised academic curriculum alongside elite musical training. Pupils sing for daily services and significant national events, including royal weddings and coronations. With around 30 pupils, the school maintains a close-knit community focused on choral excellence and preparation for the Common Entrance examinations at 13+.