Private Schools in Hampstead
There are 21 private schools in Hampstead, with day fees from £9,000–£48,099 per year and places for pupils aged 2–19. Compare fees, Houseroom Index rankings, entry points and upcoming open days for every independent school in the area below.
- Schools
- 21
- Day fees
- £9,000–£48,099 / year
- Ages
- 2–19
Best-ranked private schools in Hampstead
By Houseroom Index score: exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
Prep and senior schools
16 take primary-age pupils · 8 have a senior school or sixth form · 4 girls', 4 boys', 13 co-ed
Top senior: South Hampstead High School, University College School, Maria Montessori Institute
Top prep: Hereward House School, St Anthony's School for Boys, North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools
Private school fees in Hampstead
Day fees run from £9,000–£48,099 a year; the typical (median) top day fee is £27,999. Figures include 20% VAT where the school publishes it. See the full annual cost with extras →
Upcoming open days in Hampstead
- University College SchoolMon 28 Sept
- South Hampstead High SchoolTue 29 Sept
All 21 private schools in Hampstead
Private schools in Hampstead: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Hampstead?
- On the Houseroom Index, which weighs exam results, university destinations, inspection outcomes and value, the highest-scoring independent schools in Hampstead are South Hampstead High School, Hereward House School, University College School, St Anthony's School for Boys and North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools. The full list below is sorted by the same score.
- What is the best private secondary school in Hampstead?
- South Hampstead High School has the highest Houseroom Index score of the secondary independent schools in Hampstead, followed by University College School and Maria Montessori Institute.
- How much are private school fees in Hampstead?
- Published day fees at independent schools in Hampstead range from £9,000–£48,099 a year, with a typical (median) top day fee of £27,999. Since January 2025 fees include 20% VAT; extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
- How many private schools are there in Hampstead?
- Houseroom lists 21 independent schools in Hampstead: 16 taking primary-age pupils and 8 with a senior school or sixth form, including 4 girls' and 4 boys' schools.