Jeannine Manuel School, London
Jeannine Manuel School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 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 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Jeannine Manuel School in detail
Jeannine Manuel School in its own words
In its own words: "Jeannine Manuel founded the Ecole Active Bilingue in Paris in 1954 with the mission to develop international understanding through outstanding bilingual education starting in the nursery years."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, dance, ballet, drama, chess, coding, STEM and cooking.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Jeannine Manuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Jeannine Manuel School are Guildhouse School (0.3 miles); The Royal Ballet School (0.4 miles); Eifa International School (0.6 miles); and City Junior School (0.7 miles, selective).
Guildhouse SchoolThe Royal Ballet SchoolEifa International SchoolCity Junior School
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 105 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Tottenham Court Road Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street (->ne), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4558 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 13 December 2016, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageFees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£30,900 to £36,582
depending on year group
| School Fees* From Reception to Year 10 | £30,900 a year |
| School Fees* From Year 11 leading to the French International Baccalaureate (BFI | £30,900 a year |
| School Fees* From Year 11 leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB | £36,582 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Camden - 9 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Jeannine Manuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Jeannine Manuel School
A group of students gathers around a teacher on a dirt path surrounded by lush green trees.
25 Sep 2026
A group of young men crowd around a large gold trophy in the foreground, set within a brightly lit indoor room.
22 Sep 2026
a group of three female students and one male students are standing in front of the school door which is red
15 Sep 2026
From Jeannine Manuel School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Jeannine Manuel School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Jeannine Manuel School.
- High Fliers Jeannine Manuel460m away · Not yet graded
- Coram's Fields Out of School Club970m 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
- 348
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 70
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 348 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 70 serious and 277 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
46 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
69%
Available places
687 pupils
1,000 places
313 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
105
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
687
Total Pupils
318
Boys
369
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Jeannine Manuel School
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Questions parents ask about Jeannine Manuel School
What are GCSE results like at Jeannine Manuel School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Jeannine Manuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Jeannine Manuel School last inspected?
Jeannine Manuel School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Jeannine Manuel School?
Jeannine Manuel School has around 687 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Jeannine Manuel School?
Jeannine Manuel School 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 Jeannine Manuel School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Jeannine Manuel School: High Fliers Jeannine Manuel (460m away, registered, not yet graded) and Coram's Fields Out of School Club (970m 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 Jeannine Manuel School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 348 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 70 serious and 277 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 46 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 Jeannine Manuel School?
Jeannine Manuel School is at 43-45 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 3DN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)