The Bright Light Tuition Secondary School Guide

Where do I start?

Choosing the best secondary school for your son or daughter can be one of the most important decisions that you have to make as a parent.

Bright Light Tuition can help make this transition from primary to secondary school as smooth as possible, ensuring that your child receives the best possible preparation for the 11+ examinations.

Here is the process that we recommend in six clear steps:

1) Read through our Secondary Schools Guide.

2) Sit down as a family and write down what is important in a school for you and your child: • location? • academic results? • facilities? • single-sex, co-educational?

3) Return to the Secondary Schools Guide and highlight all the schools which fit your criteria.

At Bright Light Tuition, we believe that it is of utmost importance that you pick a range of schools and that you and your child keep an open mind. Perhaps you may also speak to other parents and your child's class teacher, in case there are other schools which fit your criteria which are not mentioned in the guide.

4) Look at the websites for your preferred schools to get a fuller picture of what they offer.

5) Find out when the Open Days are and contact the schools to reserve a place.

6) Check what the 11+ examination consists of for each school and ensure that your child is prepared.

Please do not hesitate to contact Bright Light Tuition if you would like your child to be tutored in preparation for their 11+ examinations.

The Schools - At a Glance

This guide introduces you to many of the popular independent secondary schools in and around the West London area. Below, you will find a quick comparison chart of these schools, together with the ranking of each school in the top 100 independent schools in the UK, compiled from the % of A and A* at A-Level, according to best-schools.co.uk. Please note that for the schools whose ranking is not displayed, it may be because the school's results were not freely available.

For a full list of independent secondary schools in the Greater London area, see http://www.schoolsnet.com/uk- schools/best-independent-private-secondary-school/top-greater-london-schools/16180339/0/3/5.html .

School Location Type Ages Fees Ranking (termly) Alleyn’s School Dulwich Co-Ed 4-18 £5799 52 Arts Educational Chiswick Co-Ed 11-18 £4737 - School £5084 City of London School Barbican Girls 7-18 £4992 24 for Girls City of London School City of Boys 10-18 £4962 34 London Colet Court / St Paul’s Hammersmith Boys 7-13 £6034 - 12 (St Boys / Barnes 13-18 £7548 Paul’s) Dulwich College Dulwich Boys 11-18 £6,077 (day 72 pupils) Emanuel School Battersea Co-Ed 10-18 £5673 Francis Holland Regent’s Girls 11-18 £5900 73 School (Regent’s Park Park) Francis Holland Sloane Girls 4-18 £6150 School (Sloane Square Square) Hampton School Hampton Boys 11-18 £5850 41 Ibstock Place School Roehampton Co-Ed 4-18 £6130 James Allen's Girls' Dulwich Girls 4-18 £5,295 29 Kew House Kew Co-Ed 11-18 £6308 Kingston Grammar Kingston Co-Ed 11-18 £5810 85 King’s College School Wimbledon Boys 7-18 £6610 27 (Co-Ed 6th form) Latymer Upper School Hammersmith Co-Ed 11-18 £5905 35 Merchant Taylors’ Northwood Boys 11-18 £5631- 44 School £7508

More House Knightsbridge Girls 11-18 £5720 Northwood College Northwood Girls 3-18 £5,121 Notting Hill and Ealing Ealing Girls 4-18 £5507 63 High School Putney High School Putney Girls 4-18 £5580 43 Queen’s College Harley Street Girls 11-18 £5620 Queen’s Gate Kensington Girls 4-18 £6100 Radnor House Twickenham Co-Ed 7-18 £5345- £5720 St Augustine’s Priory Ealing Girls 3-18 £4524 St Benedict’s School Ealing Co-Ed 4-18 £4850 St Catherine’s School Twickenham Girls 3-18 £4175 St Helen's School Northwood Girls 3-18 £5,146 71 St James’ Kensington Girls 10-18 £5770 72 Independent School for Girls St Paul’s Girls’ School Hammersmith Girls 11-18 £7854 4 Surbiton High School Surbiton Girls 11-18 £5129 The Godolphin and Hammersmith Girls 11-18 £6408 61 Latymer School The Harrodian School Barnes Co-Ed 4 -18 £5076- £6766 The John Lyon Middlesex Boys 11-18 £5548 School The Lady Eleanor Middlesex Girls 7-18 £6078 16 Holles School The Tiffin Girls' Kingston Girls 11-18 n/a n/a School Tiffin School Kingston Boys 11-18 n/a n/a Westminster School Westminster Boys 7 - 18 £8092 (day 4 (Co-Ed pupils) 6th form) Wimbledon High Wimbledon Girls 4-18 £5507 66 School

ALLEYN’S SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Dulwich

Alleyn's School is one of the country's leading HMC co-educational day schools. It is dedicated to achieving academic excellence whilst also ensuring that each individual child is supported and nurtured. Alleyn's School offers a wide range of co-curricular activities in sport, music and drama. Children attending the school are described as well-rounded individuals who are self-assured, articulate and confident.

Address: Townley Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU

Website: http://www.alleyns.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6191/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls and boys aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 68.9% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 90.4% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.alleyns.org.uk/alleyn/documents/Admissions/2015_Exam _Syllabus_11.pdf for guidance.

Fees: £5,799 a term (2015-16)

ARTS EDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL

Co-Educational – Chiswick

Arts Educational is a performing arts school in Chiswick. It offers a range of performing and visual arts for the students alongside teaching the core curriculum. At Arts Educational, the students take part in regular performances and learn dance, drama and music. Students are encouraged to enjoy life, be confident and self-aware, yet also thoughtful, considerate and respectful of others. Arts Educational is proud to be the highest ranking Performing Arts school in the UK in terms of its academic results.

Address: 14 Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 1LY

Website: https://artsed.co.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7100/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys and girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 34.8% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 41.9% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance Audition and written assessment. See Exam: https://artsed.co.uk/independent-day-school/independent-day- school-applications-home for guidance.

Fees: £4,737 - £5,084 a term (2015-16)

CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Girls - Barbican

City of London School for Girls is the sister school of the City of London School for boys, located in the heart of the City of London. It describes itself as aiming for excellence in the education and development of young women. The school takes advantage of being based so centrally, offering its students educational visits to museums, galleries, theatres and lectures. It is proud to be an inclusive school and offers numerous scholarships and bursaries.

Address: St. Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London EC2Y 8BB

Website: www.clsg.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6335/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 7 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 77.7% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 94.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. Exam: See http://www.clsg.org.uk/page/?title=year+7+%28age+11%2B%29&pid =72 for guidance.

Fees: £4,992 a term (2015-16)

CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL

Co-Educational - City of London

City of London School is located in an inspiring environment, with the River Thames to the south and St Paul's Cathedral to its north. It is also proud to be within a modern spacious building, with a courtyard, an upper playground, a theatre, a fully equipped gymnasium, a sports hall, three squash courts and a swimming pool. It describes itself as a truly vibrant community, with a strong sense of vision and breadth of vision. The school encourages the students to reach the highest academic standards, together with a range of skills and interests outside the curriculum.

Address: Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL

Website: http://www.clsb.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6334/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 10 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 73.4% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 91.1% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.clsb.org.uk/Admissions-Overview for guidance.

Fees: £4,962 a term (2015-16)

COLET COURT (ST PAUL’S PREP SCHOOL)

Boys - Hammersmith/Barnes

Colet Court is the preparatory school for St Paul's School and boys can join at 7+, 8+ or 11+. St Paul's School is for boys aged 13 - 18 and almost half of students entering aged 13 will have come from Colet Court. The school does not believe that there is a typical 'Coletine' but that all boys are welcome who share an eagerness to learn and explore new challenges.

Address: Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JT

Website: http://www.coletcourt.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7334/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 7 - 13. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 81.3% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 97.9% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance ISEB Pre-Test and if children are successful then test in English, Exam: Maths and Reasoning. See http://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/admissions for guidance.

Fees: £6,034 a term (2015-16) (Senior School: £7,548 a term)

DULWICH COLLEGE

Boys - Dulwich

Founded in 1619, Dulwich College is both a day and boarding school in South London. It boasts historic buildings and 70 acres of green open spaces, and hopes that an environment is created which promotes an independent work ethic and encourages all pupils to acquire a love of learning. Alongside academic excellence, sports also play a central role in the boys' education with numerous opportunities to compete.

Address: Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD

Website: http://www.dulwich.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6408/ Report:

Type of Independent day (and boarding) school for boys aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 63.2% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 85.8% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.dulwich.org.uk/college/admissions for guidance.

Fees: £6,077 a term (day pupils 2015-16)

EMANUEL SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Battersea

Emanuel School was founded in 1594. Whilst it describes itself first and foremost as an academic institution, it is proud of the fact that it does not limit itself to admitting only the most academically able pupils and as a result offers more scholarships in art, music, sport and drama than any other school in London. The school's co-curricular activities are very important and at least 40 different clubs and societies are on offer.

Address: Emanuel School, Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS

Website: http://www.emanuel.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6435/ Report:

Type of Independent co-educational day school for children aged 10 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 44.7% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 63.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.emanuel.org.uk/admissions/11-plus for guidance.

Fees: £5,673 a term (2015-16)

FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOL - REGENT’S PARK

Girls - Regent's Park

Francis Holland School, NW1, is located beside Regent's Park close to Baker Street station. It aims to provide a excellent, balanced education within a supportive, friendly and happy community. It is affiliated to the Church of England and welcomes girls of all religious faiths, or none. Music, Art and Drama are strengths of the school as well as participation in sport. Francis Holland pupils are given the opportunity to enjoy Regent's Park's 395 acres on a daily basis and use its award winning facilities for outdoor activities.

Address: Ivor Place, London NW1 6XR

Website: http://www.fhs-nw1.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6465/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 62.7% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 76.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See http://www.fhs- Exam: nw1.org.uk/admissions/Admissions_procedures_11.php for guidance. This school is part of the North London Girls’ School’s Consortium.

Fees: £5,900 a term (2015-16)

FRANCIS HOLLAND SCHOOL - SLOANE SQUARE

Girls - Sloane Square

Francis Holland School, SW1, is a Church of England school located close to Sloane Square station. It shares the same name as the NW1 school and both are administered and governed by a charitable trust. Like its sister school, its mission is to provide an excellent, balanced education within a supportive, friendly and happy community. Francis Holland aims to support personal, moral and spiritual development within a Christian context and offers opportunities for leadership in its Young Enterprise groups.

Address: 39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF

Website: http://www.fhs-sw1.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6464/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 43% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 73% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See http://www.fhs- Exam: sw1.org.uk/496/admissions/admissions-11- for guidance. This school is part of the North London Girls’ School’s Consortium.

Fees: £6,150 a term (2015-16)

HAMPTON SCHOOL

Boys - Hampton

Hampton School is renowned for academic excellence but is also popular due to its fantastic sporting opportunities and facilities. Performing Arts also thrive at the school and facilities include a professional theatre. Hampton School describes itself as a "happy and tolerant community...The well-being of each individual is of paramount importance". Many pupils from Hampton go on to study at elite universities in the UK and abroad.

Address: Hanworth Road , Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HD

Website: http://hamptonschool.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6507/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 72% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 92.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Words and Reasoning. See Exam: http://hamptonschool.org.uk/admissions/the-11-entry/ for guidance.

Fees: £5,850 a term (2015-16)

IBSTOCK PLACE SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Roehampton

Ibstock Place School is located on the edge of Richmond Park in South West London. It has been redeveloped over the last ten years and now boasts a variety of excellent facilities, including a Sports Hall, a 'New School' for academic learning and a Performing Arts Centre. It holds the belief that its pupils "are able to find their strengths whether it is becoming a promising musician, the meticulous scholar, the outstanding sportsman or the talented artist".

Address: Clarence Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5PY

Website: http://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6574/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 54.5% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 79% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/Entry-to-Senior-School for guidance.

Fees: £6,130 a term (2015-16)

JAMES ALLEN’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Girls - Dulwich

James Allen's Girls' School, or JAGS, is the oldest independent girls' school in London. It is proud that it attracts intelligent girls regardless of economic background and consequently offers a wide range of scholarships upon entry, including in Art and Music. Some of its aims are to "promote excellence in academic, creative and athletic endeavours" as well as to "encourage all pupils to develop to their full potential by stimulating their intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and imagination".

Address: 144 E Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE

Website: www.jags.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6582/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 76.2% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 93.2% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.jags.org.uk/seniorschool/applying-to-the-senior-school/ for guidance.

Fees: £5,295 a term (2015-16)

KEW HOUSE SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Kew

Kew House School opened its doors in September 2013 and is the sister school to Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Preparatory Schools. It states that it looks for "inquisitive, intelligent students displaying a recognisable talent" and welcomes students with varying academic profiles. Kew House School is proud of its modern facilities, including a food technology room, an art studio and a design technology studio.

Address: 6 Capital Interchange Way, London TW8 0EX

Website: http://www.kewhouseschool.com/

Inspector’s http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection- Report: report/provider/ELS/140066

Type of Independent day school for boys and girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: School opened in September 2013; no GCSEs or A levels taken yet.

Entrance English, Maths. See http://www.kewhouseschool.com/admissions- Exam: process.html for guidance.

Fees: £6308 a term (2015 - 2016)

KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL

Boys (Co-educational Sixth Form) - Wimbledon

King's College School in Wimbledon was voted Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2014 by The Sunday Times. It is proud to be one of the top academic schools in the country but also boasts an excellent co-curricular programme, excelling particularly in sports. The school is currently undergoing new developments and forthcoming projects include an additional sports complex and a six-lane swimming pool.

Address: Southside, Wimbledon Common, London SW19 4TT

Website: https://www.kcs.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6604/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 7 – 18, with co-educational School: Sixth Form.

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 76.6% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 97.1% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: https://www.kcs.org.uk/admissions/eleven-plus-2016-entry/the-entry- process for guidance.

Fees: £6,610 a term (2015-16)

KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Kingston

Kingston Grammar School was founded in 1561. It describes its aims as "to prepare young people for the world around them, instilling aspiration, participation, partnership and regard along the way". Sports are one of the attractions to Kingston Grammar School and in 2014, a £1.2 million redevelopment was completed with new state-of-the-art facilities including six netball courts, four football pitches, Pavilions and a Boat House. Furthermore, it has a magnificent Performing Arts Centre with a theatre as its masterpiece.

Address: Kingston Grammar School, London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY

Website: http://www.kgs.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6614/ Report:

Type of Independent co-educational day school for ages 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 59.6% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 78.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.kgs.org.uk/admissions/entry-information for guidance.

Fees: £5,810 a term (2015-16)

LATYMER UPPER SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Hammersmith

Latymer Upper School is larger than you might expect and consists of both 19th century redbrick buildings as well as new state-of-the-art facilities. Recent developments to the school include a Performing Arts Centre, a Sports Complex on Wood Lane and a new on-site Sports Centre with swimming pool, opening in 2016. Latymer Upper School describes itself as "vibrant, global in perspective, innovative in its teaching and learning and combining the best of the traditional and the modern".

Address: King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9LR

Website: http://www.latymer-upper.org

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6632/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls and boys aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 73.3% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 92.2% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See http://www.latymer-upper.org/admissions Exam: for guidance.

Fees: £5,905 a term (2015-16)

MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCHOOL

Boys - Northwood

Merchant Taylors' School, founded in 1561, is one of the 'top ten' boys' schools in the UK. Located in a beautiful natural setting, it is surrounded by 250 acres of lakes and woodland including 55 acres devoted to sport. It describes itself as "an exceptional learning community that provides a first class education in a humane and civilised environment".

Address: Sandy Lodge, Moor Park, Northwood, HA6 2HT

Website: http://www.mtsn.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6690/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 71.8% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 87.3% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.mtsn.org.uk/admissions/specimen-entrance-papers/ for guidance.

Fees: £5631 - £7508 a term (2015-16)

MORE HOUSE SCHOOL

Girls - Knightsbridge

More House School is a Catholic foundation but welcomes all faiths or the absence of one. There is a spiritual life to the school and, with its own Chapel, the school holds regular weekly services for girls and staff. More House School expects its girls to be "tolerant, thoughtful and good stewards of the life they have been given and the world in which they live, and to act with integrity, honesty and with a sense of justice".

Address: 22-24, Pont Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0AA

Website: http://www.morehouse.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6709/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School: Part of the North London Girls’ School’s Consortium (Group 2).

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 21% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 35% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.morehouse.org.uk/107/admissions-process for guidance.

Fees: £5,720 a term

NORTHWOOD COLLEGE

Girls - Northwood

Northwood College is part of the Girls' Day School Trust. The school believes that girls who attend the school are provided with "a wealth of opportunities to discover their varied and unique talents, be they academic, sporting or creative". Since 2004, Thinking Skills has become an important area of learning within the curriculum, which the school believes helps to develop intellectual character and independent learning.

Address: Maxwell Rd, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2YE

Website: http://www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6743/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 3 - 18. Part of the GDST School: network.

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 44% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 68.4% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net/460/admissions-open- days/welcome / for guidance.

Fees: £5,121.34 a term (2015-16)

NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL

Girls - Ealing

Notting Hill and Ealing High School has always been a popular choice for girls coming from Ealing, Chiswick and surrounding areas. Over the past few years, it has undergone considerable redevelopment and now boasts fantastic facilities including a swimming pool, a four courts sports hall and a spectacular dance studio. The school describes itself as having a long tradition of academic excellence, producing girls who are well-grounded, confident and independent.

Address: 2 Cleveland Rd, Ealing, London W13 8AX

Website: http://www.nhehs.gdst.net

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6749/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. Girls Day School Trust School: (GDST)

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 64% of all results were A*/ A. In 2015, at GCSE, 90% of all results were A*/A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.nhehs.gdst.net/admissions/joining-the-senior-school/past- papers/ for guidance.

Fees: £5,507 a term (2015)

PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL

Girls – Putney

Putney High School is part of the Girls' Day School Trust and is regarded as one of the UK's leading schools. Its ethos is to put girls first, “with academic excellence, well-being and opportunity at its heart”. Putney High School’s facilities include a library, language lab, a Music ICT composition room, eight well-equipped Science Laboratories, art studios, Sports Hall, Drama studio and a new Performing Arts Centre.

Address: 35 Putney Hill, London SW15 6BH

Website: www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6803/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. Part of the GDST School: network.

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 72.5% of entries were awarded A*- A. In 2015, at GCSE, 87.3% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/451/admissions for guidance.

Fees: £5,580 a term (2015)

QUEEN’S COLLEGE

Girls - Harley Street

Queen's College occupies four large houses on Harley Street. It describes itself as academically selective, but "not narrowly so, and we place very great importance on the nurture and development of the talents of each individual girl". They have a well- equipped gym on site but also take advantage of Regent's Park and external leisure centres.

Address: 43-49 Harley Street, London W1G 8BT

Website: http://www.qcl.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6815/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 46.6% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 74% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths. See http://www.qcl.org.uk/admissions/admissions- Exam: 11.php for guidance. The school is a member of the North London Girls’ School’s Consortium (Group 1)

Fees: £5,620 a term (2015-16)

QUEEN’S GATE SCHOOL

Girls – Kensington

Queen's Gate School is situated in South Kensington and is a relatively small school, with approximately 350 pupils in the Senior School. Its mission is to offer "an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment". The school takes advantage of its location by offering a range of sporting activities which take place at Battersea Park, Kensington Leisure Centre and Imperial College.

Address: 133 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5LE

Website: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6816/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. Part of the North School: London Girls’ School’s Consortium (Group 2).

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 50.6% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 70.3% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.queensgate.org.uk/admissions/senior-school-admissions/ for guidance.

Fees: £6,100 a term (2015-16)

RADNOR HOUSE

Co-Educational - Twickenham

Radnor House is a new school which opened in 2011 and is situated on the banks of the River Thames. Its aim is to create a "collaborative whole-school community of life- long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning". Due to its growing popularity, the school has now increased its intake at Year 7 to three-form entry.

Address: Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4QG

Website: http://www.radnorhouse.org/

Inspector’s http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection- Report: report/provider/ELS/137018

Type of Independent day school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at GCSE, 36% of all results were A* or A. The first year group taking A-Levels will be in 2016.

Entrance Verbal and Numerical Reasoning Assessment. See Exam: http://www.radnorhouse.org/admissions/ for guidance.

Fees: £5,345 - £5,720 a term (2015-16)

ST AUGUSTINE’S PRIORY

Girls - Ealing

St Augustine's Priory is one of Ealing's top performing Catholic girls' school that welcomes girls of all faiths. The school is situated on 13 acres of beautiful grounds which includes astro turf, a meadow and an orchard. The school describes itself as having a vibrant school community producing girls who are resourceful, intellectually engaged and outward looking.

Address: Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London W5 2JL

Website: http://sapriory.com/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7609/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 3 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 21.5% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 54.4% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and a creative activity. See Exam: http://sapriory.com/admissions/admissions-process/ for guidance.

Fees: £4,524 a term (2015-16)

ST. BENEDICT'S SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Ealing

St Benedict's is London's leading independent Catholic co-educational school. Its Mission of 'teaching a way of living' is at the core of the holistic Catholic education provided throughout the school. Over the last ten years, close to £20 million has been spent on its buildings and facilities, most recently an Art and Design building and Sixth Form Centre. St Benedict's is renowned for its sporting tradition and extensive programme of co-curricular activities. It describes itself as "an extended family in which pupils can thrive and we are proud of our cohesive community".

Address: 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, London, W5 2ES

Website: http://www.stbenedicts.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6934/ Report:

Type of Independent Catholic day school for boys and girls aged 3 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 38.3% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 53.8% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.stbenedicts.org.uk/Senior-School-Admissions for guidance.

Fees: £4,850 a term (2015-16)

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL

Girls – Twickenham

St Catherine's School is a Catholic girls' school in Twickenham. A third of the girls who come join the Senior School come from its own Prep school. It describes its girls as 'doers', involving themselves "enthusiastically and wholeheartedly in everything". The school has an extensive extra-curricular programme including Mandarin Club and Trampolining Club.

Address: Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4QJ

Website: http://www.stcatherineschool.co.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6938/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 3 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 57% of entries were awarded A*, A or B (A/A* only not provided). In 2015, at GCSE, 53% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths. See Exam: http://www.stcatherineschool.co.uk/adm_procedure.htm for guidance.

Fees: £4,405 a term (2015-16)

ST HELEN'S SCHOOL

Girls - Northwood

St Helen's School is an independent day girls school in Northwood and works in close collaboration with Merchant Taylors' School in a number of areas. St Helen's School occupies 22 acres of land and boasts some excellent facilities, including seven tennis courts, two lacrosse pitches, a Dance Studio, swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness suite. In 2014, The Centre opened which provides space for Drama, Music, Gymnastics and a recording studio.

Address: Eastbury Rd, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3AS

Website: http://www.sthelens.london

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6974/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 3 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 64% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 84% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See http://www.sthelens.london/11-entry for Exam: guidance. It is part of the North London Independent Girls' Schools Consortium.

Fees: £5,146 a term (2015-16)

St. James Senior Girls’ School

Girls – Kensington

St James Senior Girls' School is based in Kensington Olympia and has a Junior School from which many of its girls come. The school's ethos is to offer "an education which draws out and magnifies the unique talents inherent in every individual". Whilst the school encourages the pupils to reach the highest academic standards, it also offers a range of extra-curricular activities including an Activity Week for all year groups at the end of the academic year. Past trips have included visits to South Africa, India, Florence and Paris.

Address: Earsby Street, London W14 8SH

Website: http://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorgirls/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/6985/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 62.5% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 76.4% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorgirls/admissions/ for guidance. This school is a member of the North London Girls’ School’s Consortium (Group 2).

Fees: £5,770 a term (2015-16)

ST PAUL'S GIRLS' SCHOOL

Girls – Hammersmith

St Paul's Girls' School is one of the country's leading and most academically competitive independent girls' schools. The head teacher describes the education at the school as a quest for "that special illumination and largeness of mind which comes from a pure pleasure in learning". A large number of the girls graduate from the school to attend Oxford, Cambridge and top American universities. St Paul's offers a large co-curricular programme including water polo, fencing and Medical Society.

Address: Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BS

Website: http://spgs.org

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7035/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 85.8% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 99% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Comprehension. See Exam: http://spgs.org/admissions/entry-at-11/academic-preparation/ for guidance.

Fees: £7,854 a term (2015-16)

SURBITON HIGH SCHOOL

Girls - Surbiton

Surbiton High School is an independent girls' school from aged 11-18. There is both a boys and girls preparatory school for children aged 4-11. The school describes itself as a school "where a passion and energy abound, a school with a real heart and soul, where we look to offer a breadth of opportunity which allows every pupil to flourish". It is part of United Learning/United Church Schools Trust but welcomes pupils from all faiths and none".

Address: 13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2JT

Website: http://www.surbitonhigh.com/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7081/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 50.3% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 70.9% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.surbitonhigh.com/556/admissions/apply/year-7 for guidance.

Fees: £5,129 a term (2015-16)

THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL

Girls - Hammersmith

Godolphin and Latymer was founded in 1861 and is one of the leading independent schools for girls. The school's aim is quite simply, "to provide our girls with an outstanding education". With excellent examination results, many pupils go on to study at leading institutions in the UK and beyond. It has a variety of great facilities, including a new Sports and Fitness Centre which consists of a four badminton court sports hall with climbing wall, a dance studio and fitness suite.

Address: Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG

Website: http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7118/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 64.7% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 94.1% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/page/?title=First+Year+Entry&p id=445 for guidance.

Fees: £6,408 a term (from January 2016)

THE HARRODIAN SCHOOL

Co-Educational - Barnes

The Harrodian School opened in 1993 with 65 pupils and now has almost 1000 children attending. Situated in Barnes, a stone's throw from The Thames, it lies amongst beautiful grounds with excellent facilities. Pupils are "inspired to succeed and excel in all levels of their academic studies, as well as to develop a broad range of interests and skills."

Address: Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN

Website: http://www.harrodian.com/

Inspector’s http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection- Report: report/provider/ELS/102950

Type of Independent day school for girls and boys aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 43% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 61% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.harrodian.com/index.php/admissions for guidance.

Fees: £5,076 – £6,766 a term (2015-16)

THE JOHN LYON SCHOOL

Boys - Middlesex

Founded in 1876, The John Lyon School is situated in Harrow on the Hill and has strong links with Harrow School. Their aims are to treat every boy as an individual, to strive for academic excellence, to provide outstanding pastoral care as well as offering a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom.

Address: Middle Road, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, HA2 0HN

Website: http://www.johnlyon.org

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7128/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for boys aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 42% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 64% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance "Potential cognitive ability including elements of mathematics and Exam: vocabulary" and Creative Writing. See http://www.johnlyon.org/admissions.aspx?SubCatID=11 for guidance.

Fees: £5,344 - £5,548 a term (2015-16)

THE LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL

Girls - Hampton

Lady Eleanor Holles is one of the top independent schools for girls, and is situated in Hampton. It offers "an education which is challenging, stimulating and well- resourced, enabling high achievement, in an academically selective context". LEH has a Junior Department and most children move up into the Senior Department. It offers fantastic facilities on its 24 acre site, including a Learning Resources Centre, an indoor heated swimming pool and a new Arts Centre. LEH is next door to Hampton School and enjoys many areas of cooperation with this school.

Address: Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HF

Website: http://www.lehs.org.uk/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7138/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 7 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 79.4% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 95.6% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.lehs.org.uk/entry-procedure/67.html for guidance.

Fees: £6,078 a term (2015-16)

THE TIFFIN GIRLS' SCHOOL

Girls - Kingston

The Tiffin Girls’ School is a state grammar school and one of the top state schools in the country. It describes itself as "a vibrant and happy community where the girls take centre stage". It has great facilities, including 7 netball courts and 8 tennis courts. Some of its extra-curricular activities include a Young Enterprise Company Programme in which students gain the chance to set up and run their own real company.

Address: Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL

Website: http://www.tiffingirls.kingston.sch.uk

Inspector’s http://www.tiffingirls.kingston.sch.uk/Our-School/Key- Report: Documents/Ofsted-Report.aspx

Type of Girls Grammar school for girls aged 11 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 75% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 91.5% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.tiffingirls.kingston.sch.uk/getattachment/d2766e62-7bba- 4f9f-8260-2fbfab408695/FAQs.aspx for guidance.

Fees: n/a

TIFFIN SCHOOL

Boys - Kingston

Tiffin School is a selective state/grammar school with outstanding academic results. It also excels in Performing Arts with a national reputation for its music. The school offers very good facilities and recently developed its Learning Resources Centre and a flood-lit multi-use games area. Tiffin School states that its vision is to "inspire students to engage, aspire and excel".

Address: Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 6RL

Website: http://www.tiffinschool.co.uk

Inspector’s http://www.tiffinschool.co.uk/_docs/about/ofsted/Ofsted%20report%2 Report: 02007.pdf

Type of Boys Grammar School from 11 - 18 School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 86.2% of entries were awarded A* - B. In 2015, at GCSE, 81.8% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English and Maths. See Exam: http://www.tiffinschool.co.uk/_docs/admissions/AdmissionsPolicyAca demicYear2016Entry.pdf/ for guidance.

Fees: n/a

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL

Boys (Co-Educational in 6th Form) - Westminster

Westminster School is an independent school within the precincts of Westminster Abbey and is one of the leading academic schools in the country. The school has around 750 pupils of which approximately a quarter are boarders. Leavers go on to attend leading universities around the country, including Oxford and Cambridge. Pupils "emerge from Westminster articulate, confident, with a strong sense of social responsibility, ready for university and the wider world."

Address: Little Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3PF

Website: https://www.westminster.org.uk

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7236/ Report:

Type of Independent day and boarding school for boys aged 13 – 18 (co- School: educational sixth form). Westminster Under School takes boys aged 7 – 13.

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 85.4% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 96.8% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. See Exam: http://www.westminsterunder.org.uk/admissions/11.html for guidance.

Fees: £8,092 a term for day pupils (2015-16)

WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL

Girls – Wimbledon

Wimbledon High School is a Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) School and is situated in central Wimbledon. It describes itself as having "an outstanding education for girls: inspiring, challenging lessons, a rich and varied co-curricular programme and a warm and caring community".

Address: Mansel Road, London, SW19 4AB

Website: http://www.wimbledonhigh.gdst.net/

Inspector’s http://www.isi.net/schools/7248/ Report:

Type of Independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18. School:

Results: In 2015, at A Level, 63.8% of entries were awarded A* or A. In 2015, at GCSE, 94.2% of all results were A* or A.

Entrance Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and a creative problem Exam: solving writing task. See http://www.wimbledonhigh.gdst.net/senior- admissions.html for guidance.

Fees: £5,507 a term (2015-16)