School profile
North London Collegiate School
Edgware, Greater London, United Kingdom · Girls · Ages 11–18
812
Students
About the school
North London Collegiate School is a girls' day school for 812 pupils aged 11–18 in Edgware, Greater London.
It ranked 3rd among UK independent schools and 3rd overall in the Sunday Times Parent Power 2026; in 2025, 87.8% of A level grades were A*/A and 99.2% of GCSE grades 9–7.
Key facts for parents
Academics
2025: A level 57.3% A*, 87.8% A*/A, 96.6% A*/B; GCSE 99.2% 9–7 (Sunday Times Parent Power 2026). Pupil–teacher ratio 10:1 (GSG 2026). Strong subjects include Maths, Economics, English Literature and Politics (GSG 2026).
Where leavers go
Most leavers go to Russell Group universities; 15 went on to study medicine in 2025, and about 10% take medical degrees each year (GSG 2026).
Recognition
Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 (2025 results): 3rd of UK independent schools and 3rd in the combined state and independent table (A level 87.8% A*/A, GCSE 99.2% 9–7; A-level rank 8, GCSE rank 2).
For international families
Day school only, so international pupils must live with family in London. The main entry is at 11+, with 70–75 places, through the school's own English and Maths papers followed by an interview (GSG 2026). The fee is £10,365 a term (2026/27).
Good to know
Extra costs: an entry assessment fee of £150 (£200 overseas); an acceptance deposit of half a term's fees, refunded on leaving; lunch £1,275 a year; and school coaches £3,084 a year. Textbooks and exam fees are included. Bursaries are available. Central London is about 40 minutes away by Underground (estimate).
Rankings
Sunday Times Parent Power
#3
UK independent schools (2026)
Sunday Times Parent Power
#3
State and independent, combined (2026)
Exam results
GCSE
9–7 (A*–A)
99.2%
A Level
A*
57.3%
A*–A
87.8%
A*–B
96.6%
Sources
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