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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- 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
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 31.75%
- EHC plans
- 1.42%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
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.