MixedIndependent

The Children's House School

London, Islington, Greater London · N1 4PB

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.

119

Pupils

£22,932

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
119
Pupil:teacher ratio
8
Location
London, Islington, Greater London
Website
https://www.childrenshouseschool.co.uk/

Headteacher

Head Ellie Grunewald

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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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
12.61%
EHC plans
0%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

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

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£22,932

Small number of full and partial bursaries offered. School actively encouraging applications

Inspection reports

Last inspected
28 February 2024
Read the full inspection report ↗

The last word

A genuinely small, close-knit Islington school where the low pupil-to-teacher ratio does much of the talking. The bursary offer makes it worth a look for families who might assume independent education is out of reach.

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The Children's House School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is The Children's House School located?

The Children's House School is located at London, N1 4PB.

What type of school is The Children's House School?

The Children's House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend The Children's House School?

The Children's House School has approximately 119 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.