An independent senior school and sixth form for boys and girls aged 11 to 18
At NBH Canonbury Senior School and Sixth Form, we create a dynamic learning environment in which all children, regardless of where their strengths may lie, can discover their individual path to academic success.
Our students achieve outcomes way beyond starting point expectations, thriving on our personalised approach to teaching and learning within our close-knit community. Surrounded by and built on centuries-old heritage in leafy Canonbury Square, Islington, our school provides the ultimate backdrop against which young people find their passions, prepared to pursue their talents at university and in the world of work.
Encouraging Ambition with Care
Our academic offering is designed to help every student find their own individual success – their area of excellence – and what success looks like for them.
We place each child’s needs and interests at the heart of school life; our teachers are committed to understanding the individual and how they learn more effectively.
Success is driven by close relationships, small class sizes, and a deeply supportive, personalised environment.
Our North London Location
Set in a unique Tudor building that is over 500 years old, NBH Canonbury is an inspiring learning environment with quaint classrooms and beautiful gardens.
Students regularly venture into the local community, including the neighbouring Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, Upper Street, Highbury Fields and Sobell Centre, and slightly further afield like Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath.
The school is only a 6-to-8-minute walk through leafy streets from Highbury and Islington Station, with quick access into Central London for exhibitions, talks, and trips.
Amazing Creative & Performing Arts
The creative and performing arts are highly successful at NBH Canonbury, supporting many individual and varied interests.
Art, drama, and music are all offered to appeal to and uncover different talents, which makes for an incredibly rich and vibrant portfolio of student work.
Students are taught by staff who are a unique combination of experienced educators and true artists.
Excellence in STEM Education
STEM subjects at NBH Canonbury offer a challenging and enriching academic experience. In the lower years, children are encouraged to question, explore and problem-solve creatively.
Practical investigation is led by subject-specialist teaching in fully equipped onsite laboratories. In the upper years and Sixth Form, students interested in a future in STEM also benefit from tutor and alumni mentoring and tailored UCAS and Oxbridge support specific to STEM programmes.
“Well-integrated and sophisticated use of tech is stand out and lessons are creative, ambitious and fun.”
– The Good Schools Guide (GSG)
Meet our Head, Mrs Charlotte Tassell-Dent
NBH Canonbury Senior School & Sixth Form is a place that is dedicated to providing students with an outstanding holistic education that balances academic excellence with the development of character, resilience and leadership.
Our Head and her teaching team are just one part of how our small school offers huge opportunities for each student.
NBH Canonbury in Numbers
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Congratulations Class of 2026 🥳
Swipe to meet some of our Year 11s ➡️
#NBHCanonbury #GCSEResultsDay #SixthForm
Alex, who earned eight grade 9s and two grade 8s, will be continuing his Sixth Form journey at Highgate this Autumn.
Alex said his favourite subject at NBH Canonbury was Computer Science because of the project based learning and being able to apply concepts in the classroom 🧑💻
Freya was quite happy with her results and is excited to be continuing at NBH Canonbury Sixth Form to study English Literature, Art, Psychology and Biology.
Freya was an active member of the Year 11 band as guitarist and vocalist, and gave a great performance in our Battle of the Bands in benefit of @rosebowl_hub.
Daniel was elated with his seven 9s and three 8s. Amazing job, Daniel! 👏
He said he is most proud of his English Literature and Maths grades as those were not only some of his highest, but English Literature was a subject where he historically struggled and worked hard to improve through GCSEs.
We wish all our Year 11s the best of luck on their next adventures 🍀
🎉 GCSE RESULTS DAY 🎉
We’re celebrating another fantastic year of GCSE success at North Bridge House Canonbury!
✨ 62.2% of all grades were 7–9, compared with 23.1% nationally
🎭 57% of Drama students achieved grades 8–9
🎨 64% of Art students achieved grade 8 or above
🧪 68% of Chemistry students achieved grade 7 or above
💻 100% of Further Maths students achieved grades 7–9
🌍 100% of German and Russian students achieved grade 9 & 100% of Mandarin students achieved 8 or above.
And there were some truly exceptional individual achievements too, including nine grade 9s and one grade 8 for Georgina, and eight grade 9s and two grade 8s for Alex 👏
From Languages and STEM to the Arts and Humanities, this year’s results showcase the breadth of talent and ambition across our Year 11 cohort.
We wish all our students the best of luck in their next chapter. And to the Year 11s joining our Sixth Form in September, this is just a ‘see you soon’ kind of moment 💙
Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓
#NBHCanonbury #GCSEResults #ResultsDay #GCSESuccess #SixthForm
Wishing our Year 11 students the best of luck tomorrow with their GCSE results 👏
We are so proud of everything they achieved - both this year and throughout their time at Canonbury.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow from 8:30am! 👋
#NBHCanonbury #gcseresults #GCSE #year11
What’s better than spending an afternoon in our lovely front garden? 🤔 Art workshops in the garden! 😃
Last term we welcomed local artist, Gary Power for a week of creative workshops on everything from acrylic paints to charcoal 🧑🎨
These student embraced the challenge to create some amazing large scale, acrylic paintings showcasing our wonderful and historic school building 🖌️🎨
#NBHCanonbury #CreativeLearning #ArtistinResidence #StudentArt #InspiringCreativity
⭐️ A-Level Results Day ⭐️
Congratulations to all our students who are celebrating their A-Level results today 🥳
They will be moving on to competitive universities in the UK and Europe, studying a range of subjects. This cohort in particular had a focus on STEM, with offers to pursue degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geography, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Anatomy and Psychology.
Standout achievements this year include 100% A*-A in Music and Art and 67% A*-A in Further Maths.
⭐️ One of our standout students was Niccolo who achieved an amazing A*A*A*A in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Music. Niccolo was active in our school leadership as House Captain for Orwell and is an avid musician and vocalist. He is currently deciding between University of Bath and University of Pisa to study Mathematics!
⭐️ After taking four STEM subjects, our student Golden also achieved A*A*A*A in Computer Science, Physics, Math, and Further Maths. Good luck Golden at University of Bristol to study Mathematics!
🎉 Congratulations to all of our Class of 2026 - we are incredibly proud of you! 🎉
Want to be part of our Sixth Form? Visit the link in our bio to contact us.
#NBHCanonbury #ALevelResults #SixthFormLife #SixthForm #IndependentSchool
Wishing our Year 13 students the very best of luck tomorrow with their A-Level results 🍀
We are so proud of all your hard work!
#NBHCanonbury #SixthForm #ALevels
✨ A fitting finale to an unforgettable chapter ✨
Our Year 11 and Year 13 students celebrated Prom in true Hollywood style. The evening began with canapés and drinks in the garden, giving friends (and family) the chance to reflect on the memories they’ve made before stepping into a spectacular Night in Hollywood in the King Edward Hall 🎬
From the glamour of the red carpet to the laughter, dancing and celebrations, it was a wonderful way to mark the end of an important journey.
We’re so proud of our Year 11 and 13 cohorts and can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you - whether that’s two more years at NBHC, university life, or beyond! 💙
#NBHCanonbury #Prom2026 #NightInHollywood #SchoolProm #SixthForm
At the end of June, our Bronze Award DofE students went on a trip to the Surrey Hills in a round trip from Box Hill and West Humble.
The students showed exceptional teamwork, determination, and strength on their two days of walking and one overnight. Nice job! 🧭🥾
#dukeofedinburgh #dofe #extracurricularactivities #studentachievement #nbhcanonbury
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20/08/2026
North Bridge House Canonbury students are celebrating another fantastic year of GCSE results.
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13/08/2026
Our Sixth Form students are celebrating their A-Level results, with the Class of 2026 achieving excellent outcomes.
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17/07/2026
Congratulations to Saranya, Year 9, who has achieved an outstanding second-place finish in the National ISA Arts Essay Writing Competition.
Join us at an open event
Our open events provide the opportunity to see the school in action, meet our Head, Mrs Charlotte Tassell-Dent, our brilliant staff and pupils, and learn more about what life at Canonbury really looks like.
Discover more about admissions
Our admissions process is designed to be as straightforward and supportive as possible, setting your child on the path to an excellent education experience.
Find out more about the application process through to the point of offer and enrolment with our step-by-step guide.
