College Francais Bilingue De Londres, London
College Francais Bilingue De Londres is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
College Francais Bilingue De Londres in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to College Francais Bilingue De Londres are La Petite Ecole Bilingue (0.4 miles, selective); The Cavendish School (0.7 miles); Hampstead Fine Arts College (0.7 miles); and Wildwood Nature School (0.8 miles).
La Petite Ecole BilingueThe Cavendish SchoolHampstead Fine Arts CollegeWildwood Nature School
Who goes there
In 2026, 114 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kentish Town West Rail Station, about 290 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kentish Town West Station, 290 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at giving every child a world-class bilingual education that prepares them for both French and British education systems. Teachers combine the best techniques from both countries' approaches, and all pupils—including those with additional needs—achieve highly. The school's distinctive bilingual character creates a respectful, inclusive environment where pupils celebrate differences and develop genuine understanding of multiple cultures.
Key Strengths
- Excellent bilingual education that makes pupils fluent in both French and English with strong literacy skills
- Ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum combining French and English approaches, including strong PSHE and civics programmes
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve as well as their peers
- Excellent pupil behaviour and respect for others, with a highly positive, inclusive school ethos
- Outstanding leadership and management focused on staff wellbeing and pupil outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips abroad, Friday jam sessions, Wednesday afternoon activities in primary, peer mediation programme, careers education
Collège Français Bilingue de Londres is an outstanding independent bilingual school for ages 3-16 that combines French and English curricula to inspire pupils to achieve their best. The school has improved from Good to Outstanding since its previous inspection in 2022.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near College Francais Bilingue De Londres.
- NW5 Community Play Project450m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (The Village Prep)890m away · Not yet graded
- Three Acres Community Play Project920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 156
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 156 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 141 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
684 pupils
740 places
56 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
684
Total Pupils
359
Boys
325
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about College Francais Bilingue De Londres
What is College Francais Bilingue De Londres's Ofsted rating?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does College Francais Bilingue De Londres meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, College Francais Bilingue De Londres met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres has around 684 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does College Francais Bilingue De Londres have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of College Francais Bilingue De Londres: NW5 Community Play Project (450m away, registered, not yet graded), The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (The Village Prep) (890m away, registered, not yet graded) and Three Acres Community Play Project (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 156 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 141 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is College Francais Bilingue De Londres?
College Francais Bilingue De Londres is at 87 Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)