North London Collegiate School is a leading independent girls' school in North-West London, offering an ambitious, broad education fostering intellectual curiosity and excellence.
Independent girls all-through school in Harrow for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
At NLCS, girls benefit from an education that reaches far beyond the classroom, combining exceptional academic foundations with opportunities in leadership, the arts, sport, service, intellectual life and real-world learning.
Class of 2025 achieved , average IB score of 42.94 placing NLCS the second highest IB school worldwide; GCSEs had with
In August 2025 NLCS celebrated its 175th-anniversary cohort with 54.3% A* and 86.1% A*-A at A-level, and its IB candidates achieved the second-best outcome worldwide; in 2026 it was named Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year.
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| Mon, 1 Jun 2026 | Senior School In Action | Open Morning |
| Thu, 4 Jun 2026 | Junior School Open Morning | Open Morning |
| Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | Junior School In Action | Open Morning |
| Wed, 1 Jul 2026 | Senior School In Action | Open Morning |
| Wed, 16 Sept 2026 | Into The Sixth Form Evening | Sixth Form Evening |
| Sat, 19 Sept 2026 | Junior School Open Morning | Open Morning |
“The school has an attentive approach to pastoral care, with each form allocated two tutors.”
Pastoral care, inclusivity & disciplineThe school has an attentive approach to pastoral care, with each form allocated two tutors. (‘Having a second is really beneficial, and we think carefully about how they’re paired.’) Younger pupils are given talks about emotional regulation; Mobile phone policy A clear mobile...
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Independent girls all-through school in Harrow for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
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Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
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