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Selective Private Schools in Holborn

Holborn has 91 selective independent schools where admission is based on academic assessment. Families can compare school types and a mix of day and boarding schools.

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Ecole Jeannine Manuel

London, Greater London, WC1B 3DN

0.4 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£9,588 / term

Range £9,588 - £11,352 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 697 Day
City Junior School

City Junior School

Greater London, WC1R 5EY

0.6 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£9,810 / term

Range £9,810 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–11 221 Day

Wetherby Senior School

London, Greater London, W1U 2QU

1.2 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£10,840 / term

Range £10,840 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–18 457 Day
City of London School for Girls

City of London School for Girls

London, Greater London, EC2Y 8BB

1.3 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£10,082 / term

Range £10,082 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Girls 10–18 780 Day

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

London, Greater London, SW1P 1QH

1.4 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£8,620 / term

Range £8,620 - £9,816 (inc. VAT)

Boys 4–13 280 Day & Boarding
Westminster Under School

Westminster Under School

Partner school

Greater London, SW1P 2NN

1.6 miles from Holborn

Fees from

£10,843 / term

Range £10,843 - £11,113 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–14 772 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Holborn

How many private schools are there in Holborn?
There are 409 independent schools in and around Holborn, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Holborn?
Yes, many schools in and around Holborn offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Holborn?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Holborn?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many selective private schools are there in Holborn?
There are 91 selective independent schools in and around Holborn, where admission is based on academic assessment.
What is a selective private school?
Selective schools assess pupils through entrance exams, interviews and academic reports.

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