How many private schools are there in London?

There are 420 independent (private) schools in London 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.

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

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".

Who inspects private schools in London?

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 London

Compare 420 independent and private schools in London: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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Ashbourne College

Azhar Academy Girls School

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

College Francais Bilingue De Londres

Date Palm Primary

Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert

Freshsteps Independent school

Hill House School

Jack and Jill School

Jamiatul Ummah School

L'Ecole de Battersea

L'Ecole des Petits School

Merlin School

Norwegian School in London

Parkgate House School

Roehampton Hospital School

The Academy School

The Complete Works

The German School

The Swedish School

WENTWORTH COLLEGE

Bep Academy

Koru Independent AP Academy

Wetherby Pembridge

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