How many independent girls' schools does Houseroom list?

Houseroom lists 119 independent girls' schools: 119 girls', 0 boys' and 0 co-ed. Most are in London and the South East.

How much do girls' schools cost?

The median top day fee across the girls' schools Houseroom lists is £27,560 a year, including 20% VAT since January 2025. Boarding, lunches, uniform and trips cost extra.

Do girls' schools take boys in the sixth form?

Some do. A number of girls' schools admit boys at 16+ or into the nursery; check the age range and gender profile on each school's page.

Girls' schools in London and the UK

A girls' school is a single-sex independent school for girls. Some take boys in the nursery or sixth form only. Houseroom lists 119 independent girls' schools, with a median day fee of £27,560 a year. Compare them by borough, ranking, fees and open days.

Updated September 2026

Girls' schools by area

Best-ranked girls' schools

By Houseroom Index score, which weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.

North London Collegiate SchoolGirls · Ages 3–18 · Day
Guildford High SchoolGirls · Ages 4–18 · Day
St Paul's Girls' SchoolGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
Glendower Preparatory SchoolGirls · Ages 3–11 · Day
Lady Eleanor Holles SchoolGirls · Ages 7–18 · Day
South Hampstead High SchoolGirls · Ages 4–18 · Day
Godolphin and Latymer SchoolGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
King Edward VI High School for GirlsGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
City of London School for GirlsGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
Wycombe AbbeyGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day & boarding
Putney High SchoolGirls · Ages 3–18 · Day
James Allen's Girls' SchoolGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
Francis Holland School, Sloane SquareGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
The Cavendish SchoolGirls · Ages 3–11 · Day
Wimbledon High SchoolGirls · Ages 4–18 · Day

Choosing a girls' school

London has one of the largest concentrations of girls' independent schools in the UK, including the Girls' Day School Trust schools and several of the country's most selective senior schools. Many girls' preps run to Year 6 and prepare for 11+ entry.

Girls' schools: common questions

How many independent girls' schools does Houseroom list?: Houseroom lists 119 independent girls' schools: 119 girls', 0 boys' and 0 co-ed. Most are in London and the South East.
How much do girls' schools cost?: The median top day fee across the girls' schools Houseroom lists is £27,560 a year, including 20% VAT since January 2025. Boarding, lunches, uniform and trips cost extra.
Do girls' schools take boys in the sixth form?: Some do. A number of girls' schools admit boys at 16+ or into the nursery; check the age range and gender profile on each school's page.

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