What counts as an independent primary school option in London?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in London?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main London hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in London appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in London

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 315 schools in London. Schools featured here include ACS Hillingdon International School, Al-Falah Primary School and Al-Khair School Preparatory School.

Key Performance Metrics for London

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

London72%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

London14%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

London86%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London8.0/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

London

72%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

London

14%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

London

86%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London

8.0/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in London

Showing 1-20 of 315 schools

ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
Al-Falah Primary School
Lower Clapton
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Croydon
Al-Mizan School
Whitechapel
Al-Sadiq School
Queen's Park
Alleyn's Oakfield
West Dulwich
Alleyn's Regent's Park
Regent's Park
Alleyn's School
Dulwich
Alpha Preparatory School
Harrow on the Hill
Alternative Centre of Education
Edmonton Green
Annemount School
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Apex Primary School
Ilford
Arnold House School
St John's Wood
Assunnah Primary School
Tottenham
Ateres Beis Yaakov
Hendon
Avenue House School
West Ealing
Avon House Preparatory School
Woodford Bridge
Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
Hammersmith
Azhar Academy Girls School
Forest Gate
Bancroft's Preparatory School
Woodford Green