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North London Collegiate School

Canons, Canons Drive, HA8 7RJ

North London Collegiate School is a private secondary-stage school in Middlesex, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Girls Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
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

Frances Mary Buss founded North London Collegiate School in 1850 in her family home in Camden Town. After several moves through Camden, the school settled at Canons in 1940, where a long tradition of girls' education now supports a distinctly expansive academic life. Its senior years combine intellectual range with many ways for pupils to pursue a question, interest or emerging talent.

Years 7 to 9 bring English, mathematics, science, engineering and technology together with French, Latin, geography, history, religious studies, drama, art and design, computing, PE and PSHE. In the Sixth Form, students can choose between the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a tailored A-Level route, with small classes and built-in enrichment shaping the post-16 experience.

More than 250 clubs and societies range from philosophy, debate and robotics to music, sport, writing and service. Over 200 visiting speakers add contact with ideas and professions beyond the timetable. Sixth Form students can lead one of around 50 Senior Societies, while Surge and Brainwaves connect academic enquiry with entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary work.

Entry points are 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+, with visits and open events involving staff, pupils and subject specialists. The senior route is girls-only, day-based and continues to Sixth Form, where both A-Level and IB study are available. The scale of the co-curriculum means that academic choice remains a visible part of everyday life rather than a narrow set of options.

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
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 19.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 60% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

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

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for North London Collegiate School, Harrow, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
19.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.04
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Harrow and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for North London Collegiate School, Harrow, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 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
Girls only
Age range
4-18
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Bingham
Pupil roll
1,130 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, Greater London
Postcode
HA8 7RJ
Area
Harrow

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Bingham

School contact

School phone
02089520912

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@nlcs.org.uk
Admissions phone
02089520912
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£10,365 per term for Senior School in 2026/27, including VAT
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

Entrance route and assessment

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

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration opens

    1 May 2026

    Past

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration closes

    13 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 bursary application closes

    13 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 sports scholarship application closes

    13 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  5. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 music scholarship application closes

    13 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  6. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 entrance examination

    3 December 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  7. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 interviews

    Monday 11 to Friday 22 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  8. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 sports scholarship trials

    13 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  9. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 music scholarship auditions

    16 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  10. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration opens

    1 May 2026

    Past

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  11. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration closes

    9 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  12. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 bursary application closes

    9 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  13. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 sports scholarship application closes

    9 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  14. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 music scholarship application closes

    9 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  15. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 entrance examination

    5 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  16. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 interviews

    16 to 20 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  17. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 music scholarship auditions

    16 to 20 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  18. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 sports scholarship trials

    18 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  19. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 offers

    2 December 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

  20. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 acceptance closes

    9 December 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

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 ?
19.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.04 EBacc APS
A-level results
60% AAB or better
A-level average points
53.98 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 16 April 2024

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 2024 records an inspection beginning 16 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does North London Collegiate School handle admissions?

North London Collegiate School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to North London Collegiate 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 London Collegiate School?

Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration opens: 1 May 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration closes: 13 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 bursary application closes: 13 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 sports scholarship application closes: 13 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 music scholarship application closes: 13 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 entrance examination: 3 December 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 interviews: Monday 11 to Friday 22 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 sports scholarship trials: 13 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 music scholarship auditions: 16 January 2027. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration opens: 1 May 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration closes: 9 October 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 bursary application closes: 9 October 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 sports scholarship application closes: 9 October 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 music scholarship application closes: 9 October 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 entrance examination: 5 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 interviews: 16 to 20 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 music scholarship auditions: 16 to 20 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 sports scholarship trials: 18 November 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 offers: 2 December 2026. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 acceptance closes: 9 December 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for North London Collegiate School?

North London Collegiate School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 16 April 2024.