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Mount House School

A co-educational, independent senior school for 11-18-year olds in leafy Hadley Wood, north London.

Day fees
£26,247
Entry
Interview + School ExamSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Mr Jon Cooper
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
225
108 girls, 136 boys
Location
East Barnet, Barnet
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
11 to 18
Founded
1947
Entry points
7+, 9+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic, Music
A-level A*–A
59%
2025
GCSE 9–7
25%
2025
Overview

About Mount House School

Mount House is a co-educational independent senior school for students aged 11 to 18. The school focuses on personal development alongside academic qualifications, nurturing skills such as leadership, teamwork, resilience, and self-awareness. It offers a supportive community that celebrates individuality and encourages students to develop their unique talents through a rich academic and co-curricular programme.

Our take

Independent co-ed all-through school in Barnet for ages 11–18. Selective entry.

Best for
  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 11–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    By arrangement
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Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£26,247per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £26,247VAT TBC7 years: £207,307
vs London avg (£24,000)9% above
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
4
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Distinctive features

★

small number of academic scholarships

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commitment to co-curricular including sports and creative and performing arts

★

part of Blenheim Schools Group

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Sport Teams (Football, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics)BasketballNetballCore PE Curriculum SportsSports DayFootballHockeyFootball Teams (U13 and U15 boys)Swimming

music

ChoirDrum CorpsMusic Ensembles - Drum CorpsMusic Ensembles - The Phantoms (Guitar Group)ISA A Cappella CompetitionMusic Ensembles - House BandOpen Mic EventsPrivate Music LessonsA cappella CompetitionBrass GroupHouse BandMusic TechnologyMusic Ensembles - Brass GroupThe Phantoms

drama

School Musical ProductionDrama performances - A Midsummer Night’s DreamDrama Ensemble: School Shakespeare FestivalDanceHouse Drama CompetitionsInter-House Drama CompetitionLAMDA LessonsSchool Musical ProductionsDrama

academic club

The Plan and Lead SocietyChessMathematics UKMT CompetitionsGrowing Foxes Critical Thinking CourseScience Week ActivitiesCreative WritingPlan and Lead SocietyGrowing Foxes CourseStand Up! Education Against Discrimination WorkshopsBook ClubCryptoDebating SocietyHomework Club and Supervised StudyScrabble
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Touch TypingFurther MathsRoboticsVarsity

other

Art and Textiles DevelopmentRetro Computer GamesGamesTextilesISA Art CompetitionEnrichment DaysBaking

Facilities

sports

Old Fold Manor Golf Club (off-site)Sports Playing FieldsHadley Wood Playing Fields (off-site)

arts

Art Department and Art StudiosDrama StudiosSchool HallMusic RoomsDrama Performance Hosting FacilitiesAssembly Hall

academic

School Coach Transport (off-site)LibraryClassroomsScience LaboratoriesSchool LibrarySpecialist Science Labs

wellbeing

Outdoor Benches and TablesPastoral Care RoomsSchool Grounds

Latest exam results

Outcomes2025 GCSE
80
of GCSE grades were 4-9
39
A*
59%
A-level A*–A
25%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

5%
to Oxbridge (2026)
2026
Cohort20
Oxbridge1
US Ivy0
Medicine1
Top universities (2026)
Bart's and St Mary's School of Medicine & DentistryBournemouth UniversityBrunel UniversityCentral Saint Martin's College of Art & DesignLondon College of FashionThe CourtauldUniversity College LondonUniversity of Birmingham

Qualifications offered

GCSEA Level

Recent coverage

February 2026

Mount House School announced it was becoming an official training centre for Girls on Board and was due to host a national Girls on Board training event and the new Working with Boys programme.

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Inspection

ISI inspection, 21 Nov 2023

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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring6 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 → 2 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

INSET: 1 Sept 2026 · 2 Sept 2026 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 23 Apr 2027

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Feeder schools

Schools like Mount House School

79%

Berkhamsted School

Hertfordshire · All-through · Ages 0–18
£12,694 – £32,532
79%

Aldenham School

Hertsmere · Senior · Ages 11–18
£32,061
77%

Haileybury

East Hertfordshire · Senior · Ages 11–18
£28,605 – £43,035
75%

Bishop's Stortford College

Hertfordshire · All-through · Ages 3–18
£15,012
74%

Oak House School

Redbridge · Ages 10–17
Fees TBC
74%

Tram House School

Wandsworth · Senior · Ages 11–19
Fees TBC

Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Mount House School best for?+

Mount House School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 11–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How much are the fees at Mount House School?+

Day fees at Mount House School are £8,749 a term in 2026-27 (£26,247 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Mount House School?+

No dates are listed yet. Save Mount House School and we'll email you when booking opens.

How does admissions work?+

Mount House School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does Mount House School support SEND?+

We don't hold SEND details for Mount House School. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.

What ages does Mount House School take?+

Mount House School takes pupils from age 11 to 18.

Is Mount House School a day or boarding school?+

Mount House School is a day school.

Is Mount House School co-educational or single-sex?+

Mount House School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Mount House School?+

Mount House School is in Barnet, EN4 0NJ.

How do I contact admissions at Mount House School?+

Contact Mount House School by phone on 02084496889.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.