Question 1

How many private schools are there in Haringey?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 independent (private) schools in Haringey listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

Question 2

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Accepted Answer

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Question 3

Who inspects private schools in Haringey?

Accepted Answer

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Haringey

Assunnah Primary School

Channing School

Footsteps Trust

Greek Secondary School of London

Highgate School

Hyland House School

Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation

Norfolk House School

The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery

Unique Children's School

Private schools in Haringey — common questions

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