How many private schools are there in London?

There are 427 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 427 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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The best independent & private schools in London

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

ACS Hillingdon International School

Al-Falah Primary School

Al-Khair School

Al-Khair School Preparatory School

Al-Khair Secondary Girls

Alleyn's Oakfield

Alleyns Regents Park Prep

Alleyn's School

Al Madina School for Girls

Al-Mizan School

Alpha Preparatory School

Al Risalah Boys' School

Al Risalah Secondary School

Al-Sadiq School

Alternative Centre of Education

Al-Zahra School

Annemount School

Apex Primary School

Apex Secondary School for Boys

Apex Secondary School for Girls

Arco Academy

Arnold House School

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

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