London's Top Areas with Great Schools

When it comes to quality schools, there’s hardly a better place to go than London.

The English capital is home to hundreds of private and state schools.

And it’s one of the best places to live in the UK.

So below, we’ve listed some of London’s finest primary and secondary schools by area.

Richmond Upon Thames

The south-west London borough of Richmond Upon Thames is a great place for education.

Some of the best primary schools in the area include:

Sacred Heart RC Primary School
East Sheen Primary School.

And the best secondary schools and sixth form include:

Christ’s School
Grey Court School
Hampton High
Orleans Park School.

What’s more, this part of London is one of the happiest in the entire city. This may or may not be because of the vast number of activities green spaces to explore.

Property prices

As far as property prices in the area, they are not the most affordable.

The average property in the town over the last 12 months sold for £841,658.

These prices are up by 3% since last year and 7% from their 2020 peak of £786,045.

Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is another great area for families in south-west London.

There are over 30 different schools in the area to pick from, so your children will be spoilt for choice.

There are over 30 different schools in the area to pick from. Some of the most popular and best primary for boys and girls include:

St Agatha’s RC Primary School
Kingston Community School
Ellingham Primary School.
Alexandra School
Corpus Christi RC School.

Property prices

The average property in Kingston Upon Thames over the last 12 months sold for £799,426.

Flats were the cheapest. They sit around £430,000 while semi-detached properties went as high as £1 million.

Barnet

Another hot spot for families with children is Barnet, the borough on the far north side of London.

It’s situated 16 miles out of the city centre. And it’s home to several primary and secondary state schools, including primary schools:

Barnfield Primary School
The Orion Primary School.

And secondary and sixth form schools, like:

The Compton School
The North London Grammar School

Property prices

Due to its location, schools, and general amenities in the area, Barnet is not the cheapest of places to live.

The average home in Barnet last year sold for around £890,000. This is almost £400,000 more than the London average.

That said, if the education of your children is a priority, this area is a fantastic place to consider.

Hammersmith

Hammersmith is one of the most central places in London that you can live. It also has access to some of the city’s finest education facilities.

Some of the best primary schools here include:

The Addison Primary School (primary)
Brackenbury Primary School

And its has brilliant secondary schools, too, including:

Hammersmith Academy
Phoenix Academy
The Hurlingham Academy.

It’s only 4.9 miles away from the city centre. But Hammersmith is a fairly relaxed area compared to other affluent parts of London.

Property prices

Property prices in the area will set you back on average around £945,000.

Of course, that would heavily depend on the type of property you’re after. Some go as high as a few million.

Southwark

Southwark is home to one of the most popular all-girl schools in London – James Allen’s Girl School.

It’s home to one of London’s older institutions, having educated children in the area for over 200 years.

That said, if you happen to have boys or prefer to put your children in a mixed school – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Property prices

The average property in the area over the last 12 months sold for around £686,284.

Terraced properties sold for £965,699. Whilst semi-detached homes went for around the £1.5 million mark.

It’s definitely not the most affordable place to live in London. But what it has to offer its residents is definitely worth the financial investment.

Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea is an expensive area. But it offers a great proximity to great schools and many recreational activities.

This particular part of London is packed with:

Museums and galleries
Historic architecture
Restaurants
Parks and green spaces

And more.

This borough is home to the following highly-rated secondary schools:

Chelsea Academy
Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
St Thomas More Language College
All Saints Catholic Secondary School.

Property prices

As far as property prices go, this area is one of the most expensive on this list.

The average home here is over the last 12 months sold for £2,431,336, which is £2 million over the London average.

Westminster

Westminster is expensive. For those who can afford to live here, there are many fantastic primary and secondary schools.

This includes the primary schools:

Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Millbank Academy

And the all-ages school Ark King Solomon Academy and secondary school Paddington Academy.

Property prices

As Westminster is one of the most sought after locations for residents and investors. Property prices are quite steep.

During the last 12 months, the average property in the area sold for £1,875,156.

Redbridge

Redbridge is a borough in eastern London.

It’s known for spacious properties and a range of great primary and secondary schools. This is why it’s another top choice for families with young children.