Notting Hill And Ealing High School G.D.S.T.

The school’s ethos is built on a "no either-or" approach, where academic ambition coexists with a supportive, empowering, and kind community. It emphasizes developing knowledge and skills for life, encouraging students to be confident, compassionate, and outward-facing. The school prioritizes building resilience, curiosity, and independence, with a strong focus on student leadership and voice.

The school provides a continuous educational pathway from Reception through to Sixth Form. The curriculum is designed to build strong foundations in reading, writing, communication, and mathematics in the early years, progressing to a broad range of subjects in the Senior School and specialized A Level pathways in the Sixth Form. The "Learning to Lead" programme is integrated across all stages, fostering leadership, debating, and entrepreneurial skills through projects like the Tycoon and 10X Challenges.

The school is recognized for academic excellence, with students achieving strong GCSE and A Level results. The 2025 ISI Report highlights that pupils demonstrate a love of learning, advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and rapid progress. Graduates move on to a variety of higher education destinations, supported by the school's careers and skills programmes.

The school provides strong pastoral care and support for pupils, including those facing disadvantage or vulnerability. It is accredited by the Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (RNCSF), which supports students from challenging circumstances. Staff are trained to identify and support individual needs, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic development.

Notting Hill & Ealing High School is a selective independent day school for girls aged 4–18. Admissions points are at 4+ (Reception), 7+ (Year 3), 11+ (Year 7), and 16+ (Sixth Form), with occasional places sometimes available in other year groups. The process typically involves registration, entrance assessments (play-based for 4+, written tests and interviews for older applicants), and school references. Registration deadlines for 2026 entry are 16th October (4+), 4th December (7+), 6th November (11+), and 30th October (16+).

The school operates on a three-term academic year. Terms typically begin in early September, early January, and mid-April, with half-term breaks in October, February, and May/June. Staff study days occur at the start of terms and occasionally mid-term. The school year generally concludes in early to mid-July.

The campus features a state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral Junior School building with 14 classrooms, specialist teaching spaces for music, art, science, and computing, a library with a rooftop lantern, and a double-height hall with tiered seating. Outdoor facilities include a science garden, a forest school area, and landscaped playgrounds. The Senior School and Sixth Form facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, science laboratories, and sports areas. The school is located in Ealing, London, with easy access to the Elizabeth, Central, and District lines.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to help students find their niche. Junior School pupils participate in House competitions, choirs, and enterprise projects. Senior and Sixth Form students engage in activities such as debating, public speaking, journalism, sports (including climbing and athletics), and various societies covering topics like AI, science, and humanitarian issues. Students also lead initiatives such as charity fundraising, volunteering, and organizing events like film festivals and fashion shows.