LSI Independent College, Hampstead Town
LSI Independent College is an independent school for pupils aged 15 to 19 in Hampstead Town. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
LSI Independent College in detail
LSI Independent College in its own words
In its own words: "LSI Independent College provides high-quality, fully accredited programmes including A Level, Pre A Level, and Foundation Programme. We prepare students from all over the world to gain entry into some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. We help students achieve top results in a nurturing, supportive environment, boosting their confidence and well-being for successful university applications and careers."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to LSI Independent College are St Anthony's School for Boys (under 0.1 miles); Devonshire House Preparatory School (0.1 miles); Alleyns Hampstead Senior School (0.1 miles); and Maria Montessori School (0.2 miles, Good).
St Anthony's School for BoysDevonshire House Preparatory SchoolAlleyns Hampstead Senior SchoolMaria Montessori School
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 1 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hampstead Underground Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood LSI Independent College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 748 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).
Sources: 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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with LSI Independent College
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 111
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 111 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 100 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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
45%
Available places
36 pupils
80 places
44 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hampstead Town
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hampstead Town
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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
36
Total Pupils
14
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about LSI Independent College
What is LSI Independent College's Ofsted rating?
LSI Independent College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
Does LSI Independent College meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2024, LSI Independent College met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to LSI Independent College?
LSI Independent College has around 36 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to LSI Independent College?
LSI Independent College 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.
How many road collisions happen near LSI Independent College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 111 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 100 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 LSI Independent College?
LSI Independent College is at 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Hampstead Town, NW3 5QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)