The Children's House School
URN: 130243 • London N1 4PB
Overview
- Name
- The Children's House School
- URN
- 130243
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ellie Grunewald (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02073542113
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- King Henry's Walk, London N1 4PB
Summary
The Children's House School, located in Islington, London, is an independent mixed school catering to 119 pupils aged 2.5 to 11 years. Established in 1973, the school prioritises individualised learning within a nurturing environment, fostering creativity and independent thinking. With a strong emphasis on small class sizes and high teacher-to-child ratios, the school aims to provide personalised support to each child, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and fun, integrating traditional subjects through Theme-based Learning. This approach encourages a deeper understanding and connection between different areas of study. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and arts, promoting a well-rounded education.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, The Children's House provides dedicated support for pupils with special educational needs and those identified as high achievers. The school community is committed to creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for families in the heart of Islington.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and fun, integrating traditional subjects through Theme-based Learning. This approach encourages a deeper understanding and connection between different areas of study. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and arts, promoting a well-rounded education.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, The Children's House provides dedicated support for pupils with special educational needs and those identified as high achievers. The school community is committed to creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for families in the heart of Islington.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
- Contact Admissions now (other)
- Facebook (other)
- The Good Schools Guide (other)
- Upper School King Henry's Walk London N1 4PB (other)
- Early Years School 77 Elmore St London N1 3AQ (other)
- Instagram (other)
- Independent Schools Association (other)
- Independent Schools Council (other)
- Twitter (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 119
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2005-09-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 119 | 57 | 62 | 160 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 58 | 50 | 160 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 52 | 44 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 52 | 44 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 58 | 50 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 61 | 32 | 29 | 160 | 0.00 |
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