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North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School

6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, N1 2NQ

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is a private secondary-stage school in Islington, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Not yet verified
Boarding ?
No boarders
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Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
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 ?
Not yet verified

Overview

A Tudor building more than 500 years old gives North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School an unusually historic setting for a modern senior education. Gardens support outdoor learning, while the neighbouring Estorick Collection adds an art connection beyond the campus. King Edward's Hall, meanwhile, provides a performance space with a strong sense of place.

The academic route moves from a broad Years 7 to 9 programme into GCSE choices and a personalised A-Level pathway. English, mathematics, sciences, humanities and languages share the timetable with Design and Technology, Computer Science and the Arts. Careers guidance, academic clubs, LAMDA and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award keep subject learning connected to future choices and practical experience.

Science laboratories, art and music rooms, a library and a dedicated Sixth Form common room support different kinds of study and collaboration. Student-led initiatives and the Year 7 outdoor adventure trip add responsibility, friendship and confidence to the formal curriculum. The school also has a close relationship with exhibitions at the Estorick Collection.

Form Tutors, Heads of Year, an on-site counsellor and the SENCo provide layers of pastoral support. Admissions uses an assessment intended to understand potential and access to the curriculum rather than a fixed pass mark; the current Year 7 route includes a group interview and online assessment. Canonbury serves mixed pupils from 11 to 18 and includes a sixth form.

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
94.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 67.5 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 26.7% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Islington and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School, Islington, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
67.5
Grade 5+ English and maths
94.3%
EBacc APS
6.12
EBacc entry
42.9%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Islington and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School, Islington, and England. 80 66.7 53.3 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Tassell-Dent
Pupil roll
195 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
6-9 Canonbury Place, Islington, London, Greater London
Postcode
N1 2NQ
Area
Islington

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Tassell-Dent

School contact

School phone
02072676266

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02072676266
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£10,817-£10,933 per term for Years 7-13 in 2026/27, including VAT and lunch
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships available
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

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
67.5 Attainment 8
GCSE results
94.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
94.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
6.12 EBacc APS
A-level results
26.7% AAB or better
A-level average points
39.13 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Not yet verified

Latest inspection: 10 May 2023

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: FCI / EQI reports 2023 records an inspection beginning 10 May 2023. Read the report for its findings and regulatory outcome.

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FAQ

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How does North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School handle admissions?

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?

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 North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?

Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.