Data profile
Independent co-ed school in Barnet for ages 3–7, day or boarding. Selective entry, CofE/Christian ethos, top-tier London fees.
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
Recalibrated
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ | Reception | — | Interview · Observation | £24.0k |
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2020-01-21
The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and relevant requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this PART 1 – Quality of education provided 2.2 The school uses its own framework to determine attainment, instead of the national framework. 2.3 The curriculum is documented, supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work for the pupils and covers the required breadth of material. The teaching enables pupils to make good progress, encompasses effective behaviour management and is supported by suitable resources.
Read full ISI report →Grimsdell occupies the rather grand Winterstoke House on desirable Wills Grove, ‘an enclave of calm away from the mania of the Ridgeway,’ says parent: ‘Civilised morning handover, looking teacher in the eye with a handshake or fist pump, is a
Head Kevin Dobson Since 2025, Kevin Dobson, BA (Hons) in Primary Education (with QTS) at St Mary’s Twickenham. Grew up and went to a state comprehensive in Harrow, before cutting his teeth in state primary schools and then becoming deputy head at Grimsdell for 10
This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. [Find out more](/uk-schools/advice/our-school-data-explained#results-primary). ### Teaching & learning 8:1 Pupil to teacher ratio View all data 20 Average class sizes View all data Pupils 219 Number of pupils View all data
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