Data profile
Independent co-ed all-through school in Camden for ages 3–15. Selective entry.
Where leavers go after sixth form.
of leavers
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
Recalibrated
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ | Reception | — | Interview · Observation | £16.5k |
| 7+ | Year 3 | — | School's own exam · Interview | £16.5k |
| ReceptionMAIN | Reception | — | School's own exam · Interview · Reference / report | £16.5k |
| Year 7MAIN | Year 7 | — | Non-selective | £16.5k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
47
/ 100
National rank #283
OFSTED
Outstanding
Inspected 2025-09-16
Pupils are given an educational experience that inspires them to be the best they can, regardless of their background or starting point. Pupils delight in the first-class opportunities for learning, whether through the high-quality curriculum or the additional events, trips and activities. The school's distinctive bilingual character underpins everything it does.
Read Ofsted report →David Gassian Since 2021, David Gassian, previously head of the primary school. Joined the school as a teacher in 2011. Has a strong and warm relationship with parents, who were thrilled when he stepped up as head. Has brought about many positive changes,
Founded in 2011 by the French ministry of education as part of the growing AEFE network (agency for French education abroad), to meet growing demand (at that time) for more French schools in London. Brexit has subsequently reduced the number of
In 2025, 100 per cent pass rate including 100 per cent with honours/distinction at the Brevet (French equivalent to GCSEs). ### Teaching & learning The main draw is the bilingual programme. ‘This is not just a French school,’ say parents, ‘we chose it for its outstanding levels of both French and English.’ In primary (PSM to CM2/nursery to year 6), children receive classes on a Monday and
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Maria Montessori Institute matches on co-ed day schooling, is located very close in Camden, London, and shares a similar non-selective ethos with overlapping entry phases including 7+ and 11+.
Deutsche Schule London is co-ed day with selective entry, located within a reasonable commute in Richmond upon Thames, and falls within a similar fee tier, offering an independent all-through education.
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire is co-ed day, located in Westminster close to Camden, and shares a bilingual ethos with overlapping early entry phases, fitting the fee and selectivity tier.
AZBUKA Russian-English Bilingual School is co-ed day, within London (Hammersmith), has selective entry, and offers a bilingual ethos with fees comparable to the target school.
Norwegian School in London is co-ed day, within London (Merton), has a non-selective ethos, and fees closely match the target, with overlapping entry phases for younger children.
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
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