What are the best private schools in Islington?

The highest-scoring independent schools in Islington on the Houseroom Index are The Children's House School, The Gower School, North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School and St Paul's Waldorf School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.

What is the best private secondary school in Islington?

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Islington on the Houseroom Index.

How much are private school fees in Islington?

Day fees in Islington range from £8,310–£32,880 a year, with a median of £21,389. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.

How many private schools are there in Islington?

Houseroom lists 7 independent schools in Islington: 6 taking primary-age pupils and 1 with a senior school or sixth form.

Private Schools in Islington

There are 7 private schools in Islington. Compare fees, rankings and open days.

Updated October 2026

Schools: 7
Day fees: £8,310–£32,880 / year
Ages: 0–18

Islington has 7 independent schools: 6 taking primary-age pupils and 1 with a senior school or sixth form. The median top day fee is £21,389 a year, below the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is The Children's House School.

By type:Prep schools (6)Co-ed schools (7)

Best-ranked private schools in Islington

By Houseroom Index score

Prep and senior schools

6 prep · 1 senior or sixth form

Top senior: North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School

Top prep: The Children's House School, The Gower School, St Paul's Waldorf School

Private school fees in Islington

Day fees a year: £8,310–£32,880
Median: £21,389

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All 7 independent schools in Islington, A to Z, by stage.

Prep and junior schools (6)

CurioCity ChildcareCo-ed · Ages 0–5 · Day
Dallington SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–11 · Day
Hopes and Dreams Montessori NurseriesCo-ed · Ages 0–5 · Day
St Paul's Waldorf SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–14 · Day
The Children's House SchoolCo-ed · Ages 2–11 · Day
The Gower SchoolCo-ed · Ages 0–11 · Day

Senior schools and sixth forms (1)

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury SchoolCo-ed · Ages 11–18 · Day

Private schools in Islington: common questions

What are the best private schools in Islington?: The highest-scoring independent schools in Islington on the Houseroom Index are The Children's House School, The Gower School, North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School and St Paul's Waldorf School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
What is the best private secondary school in Islington?: North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Islington on the Houseroom Index.
How much are private school fees in Islington?: Day fees in Islington range from £8,310–£32,880 a year, with a median of £21,389. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
How many private schools are there in Islington?: Houseroom lists 7 independent schools in Islington: 6 taking primary-age pupils and 1 with a senior school or sixth form.

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