The Lyceum School
The Lyceum School is a co-educational prep school with entry points at 3+, 4+, and 7+. It offers a nurturing environment with a personal touch and a strong community feel.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Hackney for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.
- Children aged 3–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Application timeline
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
About the head
“Everyday Insight”
Distinctive features
Outdoor playground in central London
Inclusive of all books and stationery in fees
Regular residential visits for years 3-6
Annual European city travel opportunity
Breakfast club
Wide range of after-school clubs
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
In 2025 – 2026
Recent coverage
In the 2025–2026 academic year, The Lyceum School achieved a notable success with 93% of its pupils receiving offers from their first-choice senior schools. The school has recently celebrated events such as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in March 2026 and STEAM Week in January 2026, highlighting its commitment to inclusive and innovative education. Additionally, the school emphasizes a strong community feel and personal attention to students, supported by its attractive, light-filled central London facilities with rare outdoor playground space.
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Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Council are a democratically voted group of pupils from each year group from Years 1 – 6. The purpose of this council is to introduce new initiatives for the well-being of the pupils. The Head of PSHE Miss Rothery attends their meetings and listens to the ideas the children have for school improvement. So far, they have brought Happiness Day and The Buddy Bench to the School! “Just to thank you for taking as much care of our son as we do and for developing him into an all-round good human.” ••••• “Just to thank you for taking as much care of our son as we do and for developing him into an all-round good human.” “In 2025 – 2026, 93% of our pupils received offers from their first-choice senior schools.” “The Lyceum School makes the children excited about learning and they have a nice community feel.” “What we love most about The Lyceum School is the personal touch.” “The buil
Inspection
Isi — 2 Dec 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2026-27
Where pupils go 2025 · 2 offers
Policies & documents
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about The Lyceum School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is The Lyceum School best for?+
The Lyceum School suits: Children aged 3–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at registrar@lyceumschool.co.uk or phone on 02072471588. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to The Lyceum School — see the "Schools like The Lyceum School" grid on this page. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much are the fees at The Lyceum School?
- Day fees at The Lyceum School range from £23,676 to £31,568 per year.
- What ages does The Lyceum School take?
- The Lyceum School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.
- Is The Lyceum School a day or boarding school?
- The Lyceum School is a day school.
- Is The Lyceum School co-educational or single-sex?
- The Lyceum School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is The Lyceum School?
- The Lyceum School is in Hackney, EC2A 2DU.
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