Private Schools in Hillingdon
There are 8 private schools in Hillingdon. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated October 2026
- Schools
- 8
- Day fees
- £11,760–£36,000 / year
- Ages
- 2–19
Hillingdon has 8 independent schools: 6 taking primary-age pupils and 6 with a senior school or sixth form. 4 co-ed, 3 girls' and 1 boys'. The median top day fee is £26,166 a year, close to the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is Northwood College for Girls GDST.
Best-ranked private schools in Hillingdon
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
6 prep · 6 senior or sixth form · 3 girls', 1 boys', 4 co-ed
Top senior: Northwood College for Girls GDST, St Helen's School, ACS Hillingdon International School
Top prep: St. Helen's College, St John's School
Upcoming open days in Hillingdon
- St Helen's SchoolThu 8 Oct
- St John's SchoolThu 15 Oct
- St. Helen's CollegeWed 4 Nov
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Every private school in Hillingdon
All 8 independent schools in Hillingdon, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (2)
- St John's SchoolBoys · Ages 3–11 · Day
- St. Helen's CollegeCo-ed · Ages 2–11 · Day
Senior schools and sixth forms (6)
- ACS Hillingdon International SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–18 · Day
- Hillingdon Manor SchoolCo-ed · Ages 11–19 · Day
- Lady Nafisa SchoolGirls · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Landon School HarmondsworthCo-ed · Ages 5–19 · Day
- Northwood College for Girls GDSTGirls · Ages 3–18 · Day
- St Helen's SchoolGirls · Ages 3–18 · Day
Private schools in Hillingdon: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Hillingdon?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in Hillingdon on the Houseroom Index are Northwood College for Girls GDST, St. Helen's College, St Helen's School, ACS Hillingdon International School and St John's School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in Hillingdon?
- Northwood College for Girls GDST is the top-ranked independent secondary in Hillingdon on the Houseroom Index, followed by St Helen's School and ACS Hillingdon International School.
- How much are private school fees in Hillingdon?
- Day fees in Hillingdon range from £11,760–£36,000 a year, with a median of £26,166. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in Hillingdon?
- Houseroom lists 8 independent schools in Hillingdon: 6 taking primary-age pupils and 6 with a senior school or sixth form, including 3 girls' and 1 boys' schools.