North London Collegiate School
Middlesex, Harrow, Greater London · HA8 7RJ
Founded in 1850, North London Collegiate is an academically selective independent girls' school in Harrow, Middlesex, taking pupils from age 4 through to 18. With around 812 girls on roll and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about ten to one, it combines the scale of a large school with close attention. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent across the board, including for personal development, with compliance requirements met. An inter-denominational character and an international network of partner schools in Dubai, Singapore and Kobe give the school an outward-looking dimension.
812
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£29,751
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 812
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 10
- Location
- Middlesex, Harrow, Greater London
- Website
- www.nlcs.org.uk
- Telephone
- 020 8952 0912
Entrance & admissions
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration closesNext
13 November 2026
Exam date
3 December 2026
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Headteacher
Headmistress Mrs Vicky Bingham
Latest results
Attainment 8
19.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
99%
A-level A*-A
86%
A-level A*-B
96%
Teaching & academics
Results sit at the top of the national range: 99 per cent of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7, while 86 per cent of A-level grades are A*-A and 96 per cent A*-B. The curriculum is broad and demanding, with the IB offered alongside A-levels and the EPQ, and strong uptake of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, History and the sciences. Latin, three modern languages and a thriving creative offering in Drama and Art round out a rigorous academic programme. Entry at 11 is assessed in English and Maths through the school's own bespoke papers, and competition for places is keen.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 209
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.23%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Drama and Theatre Studies feature prominently at both GCSE and A-level, pointing to a lively performing arts culture, while Design & Technology, Computing and Art give pupils scope to make and create. Languages extend to Spanish, French and German, supporting the school's international outlook.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1850
- Religious character
- Inter-denominational
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must always be kept out of sight. Pupils in Years 8-11 must lock their mobile phones in yondr pouches. Pupils in Year 7 and below are not permitted to bring a smart phone or smartwatch to school. Sixth form pupils must keep mobile phones out of sight and must not use them in public areas
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,751
Means-tested bursaries funded by income from North London's international partner schools in Dubai, Singapore, and Kobe
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2024
The last word
A high-performing girls' school for ambitious families, with means-tested bursaries funded by its overseas partner schools helping to widen access. Day fees reach £29,751 a year.
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North London Collegiate School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is North London Collegiate School located?
North London Collegiate School is located at Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7RJ.
What type of school is North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
What subjects does North London Collegiate School test in the 11+?
North London Collegiate School tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does North London Collegiate School use for the 11+?
North London Collegiate School's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the North London Collegiate School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the North London Collegiate School 11+ exam is on 3 December 2026.
How do I apply to North London Collegiate School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 May 2026 and registration closes on 13 November 2026.
How many pupils attend North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School has approximately 812 pupils on roll.
What is North London Collegiate School's inspection rating?
North London Collegiate School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 16 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.