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Selective Private Schools in West London

Selective independent schools admit pupils based on academic ability. Families searching for the top selective schools often prioritise high academic standards and strong university destinations.

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Halcyon London International School

Halcyon London International School

London, Greater London

Thomas's Battersea

Thomas's Battersea

London, Greater London

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Devonshire House Preparatory School

London, Greater London

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Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School

Greater London, W6 0JS

Fees from

£3,288 / term

Range £3,288 - £6,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 59 Day

Kensington Wade

Greater London, W6 9ER

Fees from

£9,420 / term

Range £9,420 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 128 Day
Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep

Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep

London, Greater London, W6 9LR

Fees from

£9,440 / term

Range £9,440 - £10,366 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–19 1,428 Day

Northwood College for Girls GDST

Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2YE

Fees from

£6,193 / term

Range £6,193 - £8,648 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 891 Day
Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

Greater London, W13 8AX

Fees from

£7,120 / term

Range £7,120 - £9,234 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 930 Day
Parsons Green Prep School

Parsons Green Prep School

London, Greater London, SW6 4LJ

Fees from

£9,264 / term

Range £9,264 - £9,984 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 130 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in West London

How many private schools are there in West London?
There are 48 independent schools across West London, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in West London?
No, most independent schools in and around West London are day schools.

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

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in West London?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many selective private schools are there in West London?
There are 13 selective independent schools across West London, 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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