United Kingdom

Top 5 Montessori Schools in London

Greater London, including central, north, west, south, and east London.

  1. West Hampstead and Queen's Park

    Rainbow Montessori Nurseries

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans ages 2 to 5 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes gardens.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 5 years in West Hampstead and Queen's Park.
    Overall grade
    A-87.4/100
    Program
    Ages 2 to 5 years.
    Why it stands out
    Large church-hall environments include substantial gardens.
  2. Thornhill Square, Islington

    St. Andrew's Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans ages 2 to 6 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    87/100
    The campus includes outdoor space.
    Convenience · 30%
    87/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 6 years in Thornhill Square, Islington.
    Overall grade
    A-87.4/100
    Program
    Ages 2 to 6 years.
    Why it stands out
    The school community dates to 1988 and operates in a converted historic church with an enclosed outdoor area. It maps Montessori practice to England's Early Years Foundation Stage and publishes staff and curriculum details.
  3. Hampstead, Bayswater, and Notting Hill

    Maria Montessori School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    88/100
    Montessori spans Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescent programs, ages 2.5 to 16 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Hampstead, Bayswater, and Notting Hill campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    90/100
    Programs cover Children's House in Hampstead, Bayswater, and Notting Hill.
    Overall grade
    A-87.4/100
    Program
    Children's House, Elementary, and Adolescent programs, ages 2.5 to 16 years.
    Why it stands out
    Established in 1964, this is London's deepest Montessori continuum.
  4. Islington and Barnsbury

    The Gower School

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Montessori Nursery and Primary, ages 3 months to 11 years.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Islington and Barnsbury campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    91/100
    Programs cover Montessori Nursery and Primary, ages 3 months to 11 years, with transit access.
    Overall grade
    B+86.1/100
    Program
    Montessori Nursery and Primary, ages 3 months to 11 years.
    Why it stands out
    Founded in 2000, The Gower School provides rare nursery-to-Year-6 continuity in central London. The current inspection record confirms that the school meets the required independent-school standards.
  5. Notting Hill, Chelsea, and Hyde Park

    Paint Pots Montessori Schools

    Montessori adherence · 40%
    84/100
    Montessori spans Parent-accompanied classes from 6 months and nursery programs from about ages 2 to 5.
    Facilities · 30%
    84/100
    The Notting Hill, Chelsea, and Hyde Park campus houses the program.
    Convenience · 30%
    88/100
    Programs cover ages 2 to 5 in Notting Hill, Chelsea, and Hyde Park, with transit access.
    Overall grade
    B+85.2/100
    Program
    Parent-accompanied classes from 6 months and nursery programs from about ages 2 to 5.
    Why it stands out
    Established in 1988, Paint Pots operates three central-London formats.