Description: A list of top independent and grammar schools in London boroughs, including key basics, admissions and locations.
Whether you are looking for an independent school or grammar school the list below can help you get thinking about potential options. This list covers a range of single-gender and co-educational schools for a variety of age groups.
The standard admission ages are included with each school but it is worth noting that most of these schools offer select places where vacancies occur outside of these set admission points. Therefore, there are usually waitlist options.
City of London School
Selective and independent single gender school for boys ages 10-18. With the vision of kind, aware, ready CLS aims to create positive change in society.
Address: Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL
Admissions: 10+ 11+ 13+ 16+
City of London School for Girls
Independent single gender day school catering to girls ages 7-18. Described as academic yet unstuffy, CLSG is a refreshing and modern place for learning.
Address: St. Giles’ Terrace, Barbican, London EC2Y 8BB
Admissions: 7+ 11+ 16+
Latymer Upper
Co-educational school catering to ages 11-18, while Latymer Prep is for ages 7-11. Focusing on academic achievement and personal development of each pupil, Latymer attests to being rounded and grounded.
Address: King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9LR
Admissions: 7+ 8+ 11+ 16+
Godolphin & Latymer
Academically selective single-gender school for girls ages 11-18, while Redcliffe School caters for both boys and girls ages 2-11. Encouraging their girls to be resilient and successful, G&L provides and caring, diverse and inclusive atmosphere.
Address: Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG
Admissions: 4+ 11+ 16+
St Paul’s School for Girls
Single gender school for girls ages 11-18, focused on creative energy and educating women to their full potential.
Address: Brook Green, Hammersmith, London W6 7BS
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Alleyn’s School
Co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 4-18 between Alleyn’s Senior School and Alleyn’s Junior School. Alleyn’s focuses on promoting well-being and developing a life-long love of learning.
Address: Townley Road, London SE22 8SU
Admissions: 4+ 7+ 9+ 11+ 16+
Queen’s Gate School
Single gender independent day school for girls ages 4-18. Queen’s Gate commit to their students achieving their academic and personal potential, while creating a nurturing environment.
Admissions: 4+ 11+ 16+
Address: Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE
North London Collegiate
Single gender independent day school for girls ages 4-18. NLC aims to produce independent minded young women who can make a difference in the world, while celebrating individual and creative spirits.
Admissions: 4+ 7+ 11+ 16+
Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ
Queen Elizabeth’s School
Single gender grammar school for boys ages 11-18. Queen Elizabeth’s commits to shaping their pupils into confident young men and has a reputation for academic excellence.
Admissions: 11+
Address: Queen’s Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 4DQ
The Henrietta Barnett School
Non-denominational grammar school for girls ages 11-18. HBS provides a varied education, strives for academic excellence by centring ideas of self-motivation and self-discipline.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11 7BN
Townley Grammar School
Single gender grammar school for girls aged 11-16 with a co-educational sixth form. Townley focuses on the arts and academic rigour, looking to extend their pupils potential and develop their personal qualities.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7AB
Wilson’s School
Single gender grammar school for boys aged 11-18. Wilson’s focuses on academic development, a fully rounded personality and extra-curricular activities such as sports and music.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Mollison Drive, Wallington SM6 9JW
Wallington High School for Girls
Single gender grammar school for girls aged 11-18. WHSG has a wide learning community and specialises in engineering and languages.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0PH
Tiffin School
Single gender grammar school for boys ages 11-16 with a co-educational sixth form. As well as academic success Tiffin creates opportunities for commitment, leadership and initiative.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6RL
Tiffin Girls’ School
Single gender grammar school for girls ages 11-18. Tiffin encourages their students to aspire to excellence in everything they do, including academic excellence and enthusiasm for creative and performing arts.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL
Langley Grammar School
Co-educational grammar school for ages 11-18. Langley commits to developing their students into well rounded, confident and successful individuals, focusing on academic and life skills.
Admissions: 11+ 16+
Address: Reddington Drive, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7QS