North London Collegiate School, Middlesex
North London Collegiate School is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Middlesex. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
North London Collegiate School in detail
North London Collegiate School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Today, we continue to embrace a spirit of scholarly enquiry and creative endeavour, led by a community of staff and pupils who relish learning. Our mission is to provide an inspirational education to enable our pupils to become young women of influence and impact."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, gymnastics, swimming, dance, drama, choir, chess, Lego, robotics and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Harrow
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (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 North London Collegiate 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 North London Collegiate School are The London Mechina (0.9 miles); Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch (0.9 miles, Good); Tashbar of Edgware (0.9 miles, Good); and Holland House School (1 mile, selective).
The London MechinaEdgware Jewish Girls - Beis ChinuchTashbar of EdgwareHolland House School
Where pupils go next
Of the 96 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 74% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 159 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Canons Park Underground Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
25 June 2026
Routine Inspection
16 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 December 2019
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2017
Integrated
5 March 2013
About
North London Collegiate School (NLCS) is a private day school for girls in England. Founded in Camden Town, it is now located in Edgware, in the London Borough of Harrow.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£26,775 to £31,095
depending on year group
| Junior School - per term | £26,775 a year |
| Senior School - per term | £31,095 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Harrow - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
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 North London Collegiate 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 North London Collegiate School
CASUAL CLOTHES FOR A CAUSE: NLCS CELEBRATES HARVEST WITH A FOOD DRIVE
2 Oct 2026
Black History Month begins with reflection, discussion and celebration at NLCS
2 Oct 2026
Girls who build: How NLCS is rewiring the future of robotics
21 Sep 2026
NLCS Celebrates Success: Award Finalist and Featured in Tatler Schools Guide 2027
11 Sep 2026
Could teaching be for you? New Forum aims to inspire the next generation of teachers
10 Sep 2026
Surge Start-up Academy returns for Year 2
9 Sep 2026
From North London Collegiate School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with North London Collegiate School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near North London Collegiate School.
- Kaytana690m away · Not yet graded
- Crazy Camps at Avanti House900m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Whitchurch HA7900m away · Not yet graded
- London Athletic football LTD1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 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
96%
Near capacity
1,130 pupils
1,180 places
50 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesex
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesex
Across Harrow council
Places available
2,634
Applications
2,840
Got 1st preference
65.6%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
159
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,130
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1,130
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 North London Collegiate School
What are GCSE results like at North London Collegiate 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 North London Collegiate School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was North London Collegiate School last inspected?
North London Collegiate School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School has around 1130 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate 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 North London Collegiate School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of North London Collegiate School: Kaytana (690m away, registered, not yet graded), Crazy Camps at Avanti House (900m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Whitchurch HA7 (900m 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 North London Collegiate School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School is at Canons, Canons Drive, Middlesex, HA8 7RJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)