The Guide to Schools in London

Our guide includes:

• Overview of the British education system
• Where are the best schools in London?
• Which school grade for which age?
• The school day and the academic year
• State schools
• Private schools
• International schools
• Boarding schools
• The applications process for state and private schools
• GCSEs, A levels and the International Baccalaureaute
• How to select a school for children with Special Education Needs
• Glossary of school terms used in the UK
• Links to essential websites and resources

Note: This guide covers primary and secondary schools, for children between 4 and 16 years old.

40 pages. Updated 2025.

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At Simply London we eat, sleep and breathe London. We have already helped hundreds of clients find schools in London. By downloading this guide, you tap into all the knowledge we have acquired over the years while helping people like you.

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