North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
School summary
A small, modern independent school in Islington, North Bridge House Senior Canonbury opened in 2014 and educates around 200 pupils from age 11 through to a compact sixth form of 29. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 16 and a mixed intake, it offers a close-knit environment in the heart of north London. A notable proportion of pupils - close to a third - receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to teaching pupils who learn in different ways. Academic, all-round and arts scholarships are available, alongside occasional hardship bursaries for existing families who run into financial difficulty.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
58%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
31%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
67%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 58% of GCSE grades reach 9-7, against a national average of 23%, a strong outcome for a school of this size. At A-level, 67% of grades are A*-B (national average 55%) and 31% reach A*-A. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, with sciences, English, history and a wide spread of languages - French, Spanish and Chinese - all popular at GCSE, and Mathematics and History the leading A-level choices.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headteacher · Charlotte Tassell-Dent
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 29
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport here leans towards variety rather than the conventional fixture list, with football and squash sitting alongside trampolining, judo, dance and kayaking. The breadth of options gives pupils room to find an activity that suits them rather than fitting a single mould.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 2014
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 31.75%
- EHC plans
- 1.42%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in lockers or bags during school hours. If found using mobile phone or smart watch, items are confiscated and can be collected at end of school day. 20 minute detention issued same day. Wearable technology must not connect to internet during school hours.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,416
Occasional hardship bursaries for current students whose families encounter financial problems
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.