Private Schools in Islington
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School information is for guidance only. Please confirm details directly on official school websites.

The Gower School is an independent, co-educational Montessori day school and nursery located in Islington, London. Established in 2000 by Emma Gowers, it provides education for children aged six months to 11 years across two dedicated sites. The school follows the Montessori method, prioritising individualised learning, self-discipline, and independence. Its curriculum integrates Montessori principles with the National Curriculum, supported by facilities such as specialised art and science rooms. Pupils also benefit from local amenities for sports, including swimming and football, alongside a broad programme of music and creative arts.

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in the Islington area of London. The school is housed within a Grade II listed Tudor building, providing a historical setting for its senior and sixth form departments. Its curriculum balances academic study with personal growth, offering a wide range of GCSE and A-level subjects alongside various extracurricular activities. The school emphasises a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their individual talents across the arts, sciences, and humanities.

The Children's House School is an independent co-educational day school in Islington, North London, for pupils aged two to 11. Founded in 1973 by a group of local parents, the school operates across two sites: an early years centre in Elmore Street and a prep school housed in a Victorian building on King Henry’s Walk. The school follows a thematic curriculum designed to develop creative and independent thinkers. Facilities include light-filled classrooms and an astro-turf playground, with students also benefiting from regular outdoor learning in nearby community gardens.

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.

St Paul's Waldorf School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 14, located in Islington, London. Housed in a notable Grade II* listed 19th-century church designed by Sir Charles Barry, the school offers a holistic education following the Steiner Waldorf curriculum. Its ethos emphasises a "head, heart, and hands" approach to learning, focusing on creativity and experiential discovery. The school maintains a technology-free environment for pupils under the age of 12 and makes extensive use of London’s cultural landmarks to support its non-selective and non-denominational academic programme.