Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7RJ
Website: nlcs.org.uk
Founded: 1850
Number of Pupils: 1101
Ages: 4-18
Religious Affiliation: Christian foundation, but Christianity is no longer the only guiding faith
Entrance Procedure: Selective entry at 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ and occasional places in junior and senior years
Contact: 020 8952 0912
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: The best way to experience NCLS? Visit us at an open school or School in Action morning
The Curriculum
An extraordinary, broad curriculum with over 40 subjects, from English, maths and sciences to French, Latin, Mandarin, philosophy, design engineering, drama and music. Specialist teachers guide interdisciplinary projects, STEAM challenges, GCSE/IB/A level/higher education prep, and global trips nurturing deep subject passion.
Games & The Arts
Sports, music and the arts flourish together with everyone participating and performing on stage, pitch or canvas. Ensembles, concerts, 250+ clubs and creative societies, national tournaments and international tours mean students are invited to explore and take pride in their achievements.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is proactive, personalised and pupil-led. Every girl is known and supported through two form tutors, age-appropriate PSHE and on-site counselling in our dedicated wellbeing hub. Initiatives like Whisper Anonymous, Girls on Board and our AI Driving Licence™ promote empathy, regulation and digital literacy. Student voice shapes content, from interfaith workshops to financial literacy, ensuring the programme evolves with their needs, helping girls feel heard and future-ready.
Recent University Places
98 percent of UK applicants progress to Russell Group universities, with Oxbridge numbers traditionally high; 27 offers were secured in 2025.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Smart, incisive and deeply present, Vicky Bingham is a lifelong advocate for girls’ education. Her philosophy balances academic rigour with creativity, and humanities with future-facing skills. Expanding opportunities for girls, by embedding a values-led, modern curriculum, she aims to prepare students to lead with confidence and grace well beyond school.
Outstanding Characteristics
NLCS stands out for both its beautiful 30-acre grounds and academic ambition, with exception results and outstanding subject breadth. The holistic approach includes award-winning pastoral care, vibrant arts, engineering, excelling sport and 250+ student-led societies. A new Start-Up Academy and Oracy Strategy develop girls’ skills in tangible, purposeful ways – preparing them for futures of their own design.
