Browse East London schools by age

 Beehive Preparatory School is a co-educational nursery and prep school. The school is partnered with a local Forest School, where pupils have dedicated time to explore and learn in the outdoors. They describe their mission as: “To prepare children for success in learning, work and life.” This is achieved through the academic curriculum, as well as a thorough extracurricular timetable including computing, sport, drama, music, performing arts, homework support and breakfast and after school clubs.  

 Charterhouse Square School is a co-educational school for pupils aged 3-11. Alongside academic success, pupils have access to Charterhouse Square Garden for lunchtime fun and activities, as well as nearby sports facilities. The school’s core values are courage, honesty, kindness and confidence, which are nurtured through a friendly, close-knit community, where pupils don’t wear a uniform and remain with the same classmates from their entry at Nursery all the way through school. 

 Daffodil Preparatory School is a co-educational school for pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, founded on an Islamic ethos. The school believes in encouraging not only academic excellence, but also character development, rooted in kindness, compassion, integrity and the integral teachings of Islam to develop virtue and honesty. A comprehensive curriculum which combines traditional academics with forward-thinking approaches helps pupils to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.  

 Dallington School is a progressive family-owned, village-style school in the heart of London, welcoming children from 3-11. The school was founded in 1978 by Mogg Hercules to offer an alternative, creative, child-centred learning environment. The school’s founding ethos is to celebrate childhood through an informal, holistic, highly creative environment which nurtures curious, creative, confident, kind and enthusiastic lifelong learners.  

 Faraday is an independent co-ed prep school for children aged 4-11. Faraday School was opened in 2009 by the New Model School Company with a simple philanthropic aim: to provide an excellent and affordable prep education. This spirit of innovation is carried throughout the school, embedded in their core values of curiosity, creativity and community. Children go on to top schools in London and beyond. 

 Gatehouse is an independent co-educational school for pupils aged 3 -11. The school aims to provide children with a caring and supportive learning environment, developing and encouraging each child’s abilities and helping them to build a foundation for life and work beyond their school. Classes are non-streamed and of mixed ability throughout all age ranges. Leavers go on to attend such schools as City of London Boys and Girls, Chigwell, Highgate, Forest, Bancroft’s, Portland Place, Blackheath High and Colfe’s. 

 CLS is defined by its iconic location, a wonderfully diverse pupil body, outstanding pastoral care, academic excellence and an exciting co-curriculum. The school describes themselves as grounded and unpretentious, but ambitious nonetheless. They say: “We understand that, for our pupils to make progress, they must be comfortable in their own skin. Within this context, we are committed to preparing respectful, optimistic and inquisitive pupils for the rapidly changing demands of the twenty-first century.” 

 City of London School for Girls is an independent day school for pupils aged 11-18 situated in the heart of the Barbican. Opened in 1894, the school provides an outstanding education for able students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths. They make the most of their location to attract students from all over Greater London and beyond and give them access to every learning opportunity our capital has to offer. The school describes themselves as: “Academic yet unstuffy, modern yet acutely aware of its history, diverse yet with a strong sense of identity, our school defies easy categorisation… This is a refreshing and modern place in which to learn.” 

 Established in 1974, David Game College is a boarding and day independent college located in the City of London, with main entry points at 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 years of age. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the school pride themselves in their academic success. Founder David Game is passionate about the teaching of traditional skills and students understanding the importance of giving attention to detail. The College has an excellent track record of turning around previously underperforming students who benefit from the small classes, close monitoring system and exam-focused approach, and many of their pupils go on to top universities. 

 Forest School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 4-18. The school’s location on the edge of North East London makes it a city school surrounded by ancient forest - safe, but not secluded, and within a diverse, dynamic community. They describe themselves as: “A humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high. It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral.” 

 Normanhurst is a privately owned independent all-through school on the borders of South West Essex and North East London, for around 285 boys and girls aged 2 ½ - 16. Normanhurst aims to offer a high standard of education and a fulfilling learning experience in a happy, secure and caring environment. They place emphasis on respect, allowing pupils to fulfil their potential by working together for the benefit of each other. As a smaller school, a high pupil-to-adult ratio enables more individual attention and personalised learning, whilst being part of The Oak Tree Group allows them to collaborate with other local schools, share resources and strengthen their aims.