ICS London, London
ICS London is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
ICS London in detail
ICS London in its own words
In its own words: "Ever since its opening in 1979, ICS London has operated from the heart of central London, near Paddington and Baker Street in the district of Marylebone."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Serving and leading our diverse international community is an absolute privilege. As the Head of School, I extend a sincere and warm welcome to families contemplating joining us on our exceptional educational journey. The decision to choose the right school for your child is a significant and at times, a challenging one."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis and debating.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to ICS London are Sylvia Young Theatre School (0.2 miles); Wetherby Preparatory School (0.2 miles, selective); Halcyon London International School (0.3 miles); and Francis Holland School (0.3 miles).
Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolWetherby Preparatory SchoolHalcyon London International SchoolFrancis Holland School
Who goes there
In 2026, 29 pupils (20.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Marylebone Underground Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marylebone Station, 200 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 9 November 2016, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
10 March 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
7 November 2018
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from ICS London
Read More about Year 11 and 12 Students Visit UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
24 Jun 2026
Read More about ICS London Students Triumph at Globeducate Debate 2026
22 Jun 2026
Read More about Secondary PE & Maths Teacher Completes the London Marathon in Impressive Time
27 Apr 2026
From ICS London's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near ICS London.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H370m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1400m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U610m away · Not yet graded
- Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp690m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8840m 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
- 420
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 75
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 420 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 75 serious and 345 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
51 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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
37%
Available places
139 pupils
380 places
241 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
139
Total Pupils
76
Boys
63
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 ICS London
When was ICS London last inspected?
ICS London is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to ICS London?
ICS London has around 139 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to ICS London?
ICS London 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 ICS London have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of ICS London: Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H (370m away, registered, not yet graded), Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1 (400m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U (610m 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 ICS London?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 420 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 75 serious and 345 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 51 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is ICS London?
ICS London is at 7b Wyndham Place, Marylebone, London, W1H 1PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)