MixedIndependent

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School

Islington, Greater London · N1 2NQ

Founded in 2014, North Bridge House Senior Canonbury is a small independent school in Islington, with around 200 pupils across its senior years and a modest sixth form of 29. Its compact size is reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 16, and the school is co-educational, taking pupils from age 11. A notable proportion of pupils - close to a third - receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a broad range of learning needs. It is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.

200

Pupils

£31,416

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
200
Pupil:teacher ratio
16
Location
Islington, Greater London
Website
www.northbridgehouse.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Headteacher Charlotte Tassell-Dent

Latest results

Attainment 8

67.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

91%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

58%

A-level A*-A

31%

A-level A*-B

67%

Teaching & academics

Academic results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 67.5 considerably outstrips the national figure of 46.9, and 91% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. At GCSE, 58% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, while at A-level 31% reach A*-A and 67% A*-B. A wide subject menu spans the sciences, humanities and several modern and classical languages, with French, Spanish and Chinese all taught, and the EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
29

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsHistory

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
31.75%
EHC plans
1.42%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicAll-round promiseArts

Languages

FrenchSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsGeographyHistoryArt & DesignFrenchSpanishChineseComputer Studies

Sport

Main sports

FootballSquashTrampoliningJudoDanceKayaking

Beyond the classroom

Sport leans away from the predictable, with squash, trampolining, judo, kayaking and dance sitting alongside football. Scholarships recognise not only academic strength but also all-round promise and the arts, signalling a school that values breadth beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
2014
Boarding
No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in lockers or bags during school hours. If found using mobile phone or smart watch, items are confiscated and can be collected at end of school day. 20 minute detention issued same day. Wearable technology must not connect to internet during school hours.

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£31,416

Occasional hardship bursaries for current students whose families encounter financial problems

Inspection reports

The last word

A small London school punching well above national averages, suited to families wanting strong results in an intimate setting with genuine support for varied learning needs.

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North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School located?

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is located at 6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, London, N1 2NQ.

What type of school is North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School has approximately 200 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.