North London Grammar School, London
North London Grammar School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 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 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
North London Grammar School in detail
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 Grammar 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 Grammar School are Beis Soroh Schneirer (0.7 miles, Good, selective); Beis Medrash Elyon (0.8 miles, Requires improvement); Tiferes High School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, selective); and Brampton College (0.8 miles).
Beis Soroh SchneirerBeis Medrash ElyonTiferes High SchoolBrampton College
Who goes there
In 2026, 49 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Colindale Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rushgrove Park (->e), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 635 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 4 October 2023, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
11 March 2025
About
North London Grammar School (NLGS) is an independent, non-denominational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4–18 located in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet, London, England. The school offers primary and secondary education on a single campus and runs a one-year University Foundation Programme as an alternative to a traditional sixth form and A Levels.
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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 Grammar 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
Keep up with North London Grammar School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near North London Grammar School.
- Colindale Home Club and Holiday Camp380m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Colindale Study Centre870m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Hendon890m away · Not yet graded
- Whizkid Wonderland Holiday Camp990m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Primary Sports990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 33 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
7 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
226 pupils
404 places
178 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
49
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
131
Boys
95
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 Grammar School
What are GCSE results like at North London Grammar 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 Grammar 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 Grammar School last inspected?
North London Grammar School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to North London Grammar School?
North London Grammar School has around 226 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to North London Grammar School?
North London Grammar 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 Grammar School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of North London Grammar School: Colindale Home Club and Holiday Camp (380m away, registered, not yet graded), Kumon Colindale Study Centre (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and First Class Learning Hendon (890m 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 Grammar School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 33 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 7 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 North London Grammar School?
North London Grammar School is at 110 Colindeep Lane, London, NW9 6HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)