What counts as an independent secondary 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 secondary 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 secondary 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 Secondary Schools in London

Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 181 schools in London. Schools featured here include St Paul's Girls' School, North London Collegiate School and The Godolphin and Latymer School.

Key Performance Metrics for London

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

London62%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

London46.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

London47%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

London4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London8.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

London

62%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

London

46.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

London

47%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

London

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

London

8.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in London

Showing 1-20 of 181 schools

St Paul's Girls' School
Brook Green
North London Collegiate School
Canons Park
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The Godolphin and Latymer School
Hammersmith
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Hampton School
Hampton
Highgate School
Highgate
City of London School
City of London
City of London School for Girls
Barbican
King's College School
Wimbledon Common
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Hammersmith
St Paul's School
Barnes
Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST
Ealing
South Hampstead High School GDST
Belsize Park
Putney High School GDST
Putney
University College School
Hampstead
Emanuel School
Battersea
Lady Eleanor Holles School
Hampton
Westminster School
Westminster
Eltham College
Mottingham
Bancroft's School
Woodford
Dulwich College
Dulwich