The Children's House School
School summary
The Children's House School is a small independent school in Islington, with around 119 boys and girls on roll. Its scale is one of its defining features: a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one means children are taught in an intimate setting where individual attention is the norm rather than the exception. Inspected by the ISI, the school is led by Head Ellie Grunewald and offers a small number of full and partial bursaries, with families actively encouraged to apply.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 28 February 2024
Teaching & academics
With one teacher for every eight pupils, classes are kept small enough for staff to know each child well and tailor their support. Around 12.6 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is used to adapting its teaching to a range of needs.
Head · Ellie Grunewald
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.61%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils do not have their own mobile phones but if parents wish them to in years 5 and 6, they will be asked to leave them in office for the day
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,932
Small number of full and partial bursaries offered. School actively encouraging applications
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.