Lyonsdown School, New Barnet
Lyonsdown School is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 11 in New Barnet. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lyonsdown School in detail
Lyonsdown School in its own words
In its own words: "I am delighted to welcome you to Lyonsdown School, where all girls are valued as they fully immerse themselves in their learning."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Barnet
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Lyonsdown School are Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1 mile); Mount House School (1.2 miles, selective); Vita Et Pax School (1.8 miles); and Salcombe Preparatory School (1.8 miles).
Susi Earnshaw Theatre SchoolMount House SchoolVita Et Pax SchoolSalcombe Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 20 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Barnet Rail Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Warwick Road New Barnet, 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 227 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 September 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
17 May 2016
Integrated
29 January 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Lyonsdown School
Year 3 enjoy memorable Forest School afternoon with families at Belmont School
18 Sep 2026
The Benefits of an All-Girls Prep School Education
27 Oct 2025
Independent School of the Year Award - Small Independent Prep School of the Year
15 Oct 2025
From Lyonsdown School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Keep up with Lyonsdown School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 62
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 52 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 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
56%
Available places
139 pupils
248 places
109 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - New Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for New Barnet
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.4%
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
0
Boys
139
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Lyonsdown School
When was Lyonsdown School last inspected?
Lyonsdown School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Lyonsdown School?
Lyonsdown School has around 139 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lyonsdown School?
Lyonsdown 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.
How many road collisions happen near Lyonsdown School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 52 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lyonsdown School?
Lyonsdown School is at 3 Richmond Road, New Barnet, New Barnet, EN5 1SA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)