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The Children's House School

A peaceful haven in the heart of Islington where children discover the wonder of learning in a warm and happy environment that is both academically stimulating and delightfully playful.

Day fees
£11,580 – £22,932
Entry
Non Selective + ObservationSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Ellie Grunewald
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
133
62 girls, 57 boys
Location
Islington
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
2 to 11
Entry points
3+, 4+
ISI inspection
Inspected 2026
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Available
Overview

About The Children's House School

The Children's House School and nursery offer a welcoming space where children can thrive and grow with qualified teachers specialising in Early Years education. The school provides a creative curriculum to encourage learning through play, small class sizes supported by teaching assistants, and daily outings providing opportunities for indoor and outdoor learning. The Prep School (Years 1 to 6) offers above average outcomes despite being non-selective on entry, specialist teachers in subjects including Spanish, PE, IT, drama and music, dedicated full-time provision for pupils with SEND and those identified as high achievers, personalised support to help children flourish and reach their full potential, and a solid foundation for each child’s next steps including 11+ preparation.

Our take

Independent co-ed nursery in Islington for ages 2–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
  • Children aged 2–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£11,580 – £22,932per year · Day · 2026-27
By entry point · 2026-27
Reception£22,932
Nursery£11,580
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
1
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Distinctive features

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Creative curriculum encouraging learning through play

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Qualified Early Years teachers

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Small class sizes with teaching assistants

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Specialist teachers in Spanish, PE, IT, drama, and music

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Dedicated support for SEND and high achievers

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Daily outings and outdoor learning opportunities

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Non-selective on entry with above average outcomes

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Sport

music

Music

drama

ArtDrama

academic club

CodingSpanish

other

After-School Extended CareBreakfast ClubGardeningMovement / DancePottery

Facilities

academic

Early Years Site — 77 Elmore St, London N1 3AQPrep School (King Henry's Walk, London N1 4PB)

Latest exam results

Outcomes

Children achieve standards of reading, writing and maths well above the national average supported by GL Assessment monitoring.

Qualifications offered

EYFSKS1KS2
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Inspection

Ofsted inspection, 15 Jan 2019

Good
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn7 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 23 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring4 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 12 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is The Children's House School best for?+

The Children's House School suits: Children aged 2–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.

How much are the fees at The Children's House School?+

Day fees at The Children's House School are £3,860 to £7,644 a term in 2026-27 (£11,580 to £22,932 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at The Children's House School?+

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

How does admissions work?+

The Children's House School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.

Does The Children's House School support SEND?+

The Children's House School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does The Children's House School take?+

The Children's House School takes pupils from age 2 to 11.

Is The Children's House School a day or boarding school?+

The Children's House School is a day school.

Is The Children's House School co-educational or single-sex?+

The Children's House School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is The Children's House School?+

The Children's House School is in Islington, N1 3AQ.

How do I contact admissions at The Children's House School?+

Contact The Children's House School by email at admissions@childrenshouseschool.co.uk or phone on 02073542113.

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