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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Dwight School London is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Dwight School London
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Dwight School London's defining feature is a continuous International Baccalaureate pathway from early years to sixth form. The Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme give the co-educational day school a single educational arc across its London campuses, serving children from age 2 to 18.
The Junior School uses inquiry and international-mindedness through the Primary Years Programme. Students aged 11 to 16 follow the Middle Years Programme, then move into the Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Classes of 20 or fewer, teachers from many parts of the world and subject connections to the wider world support a model built around individual journeys rather than one standard route.
Arts, a music conservatory, sports, Forest School, languages, EAL, learning support and student information services extend the academic programme. Families moving between education systems are part of the international context, and the Senior School is a day provision with no boarding.
Admission is non-selective and rolling throughout the year. Applications use OpenApply and include parent and student statements, a language profile, teacher reference and recent reports. Applicants meet a Principal, in person or virtually, and the Admissions Committee may offer, decline or waitlist a place; readiness for the IB model matters more than a standardised entrance test.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Beddows
- Pupil roll
- 265 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- N11 3LX
- Area
- Barnet
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Beddows
School contact
- School phone
- 0208920600
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@dwightlondon.org
- Admissions phone
- 02089200600
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior day fees (Years 7-13)
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 11 March 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 11 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Dwight School London handle admissions?
Dwight School London handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Dwight School London?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Dwight School London?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Dwight School London?
Dwight School London is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 11 March 2025.