Lyonsdown School
School summary
Founded in 1906, Lyonsdown is a small independent girls' school in New Barnet, taking pupils from age 3 through to 11. With around 154 on roll, it offers an intimate setting in which staff are well placed to know each child individually. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good overall and rated its provision for personal development as excellent, with all compliance standards met. For families seeking a close-knit prep environment that prioritises pastoral care alongside academics, it warrants a look.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 September 2023
Teaching & academics
As a girls' prep school running to age 11, Lyonsdown prepares pupils for the next stage of their education within a small-school setting. The ISI's good rating points to sound, dependable teaching. Almost 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs.
Head · Mrs Rittu Hall
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1906
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.99%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must not be brought into school or taken on trips and visits at any time.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,080 - £17,505
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.