WELCOME TO NORTH BRIDGE HOUSE
North Bridge House has been shaping outstanding education in North London for over 80 years.
In September 2025, our Regent’s Park campus became Alleyn’s Regent’s Park, joining the Alleyn’s Schools Group and offering an exceptional education for ages 4–11 – a partnership founded on shared values of academic ambition, opportunity and care. Our Hampstead campuses will follow in September 2026, transitioning to become Alleyn’s Hampstead, an all-through school for ages 2–18.
Today, North Bridge House Canonbury stands as a thriving Senior and Sixth Form for students aged 11 to 18 in the heart of Islington – delivering academic excellence, a close-knit community and the confidence for every student to discover their own path to success.
Explore below to learn more about NBH Canonbury, as well as NBH Hampstead for in-year admissions and Alleyn’s Hampstead, opening as an all-through school for ages 2–18 in September 2026.
NBH Canonbury
Alleyn's Regent's Park
Alleyn's Hampstead
THREE UNIQUE SCHOOLS
North Bridge House is evolving through a unique partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group – a dynamic and distinguished collection of schools rooted in the rich heritage of Alleyn’s School in South London, united by a vision for world-class, holistic education. This exciting new chapter ensures that every family continues to benefit from an outstanding education, whether through North Bridge House Canonbury or the Alleyn’s Schools Group partnership.
NBH Canonbury
Alleyn's Regent's Park
Alleyn's Hampstead
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This week we were delighted to welcome award-winning playwright Oli Forsyth (@oliforsyth) to NBH Canonbury for an inspiring workshop with Year 10. Oli led a stimulating session focused on plot structure and character development - and answered our students many thoughtful questions!
Oli has recently enjoyed success with his play `Brace Brace` at the @royalcourttheatre and is the recipient of the 2024 Jerwood New Playwright Award. His visit truly brought the curriculum to life and offered students a fantastic opportunity to meet a young, successful playwright in person.
#NBHCanonbury #playwrighting #academicenrichment #studentlearning #wearecognita
Last week, our library turned into a supportive space for SEND parents in the NBH Canonbury community.
Mr Valentine’s coffee mornings are a place where parents can come together to listen and be listened to while discussing topics from revision tips to Dyslexia.
Friday’s theme was ADHD, including how it appears in the classroom and at home, and how our school and parents can work together to support pupils.
Parents discussed the theme through a “supermarket sweep” to explore all the extras you may have to put in your basket as a SEND parent. This even included a fun scavenger hunt around the library 🕵️♀️
Thank you to the parents for your active participation and thoughtful discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our next coffee morning ☕️
#NBHCanonbury #LondonStudents #NorthLondonSchools #LondonEducation #FindYourTrueNorth #FutureReady #CuriosityThrives #AchieveYourBest #londonschools #wearecognita
We are incredibly proud to share the news that one of our former North Bridge House Hampstead students, Sam O’Donnell has recently won the Urban Animals category in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2025 with his fantastic image titled “Looking out into a concrete jungle”
Sam said of the photograph “In spring, a small colony of sand martins took up residence in old drainage pipes at Walthamstow Wetlands in East London. It was amazing to watch this migratory species breed successfully and thrive in this highly urban nature reserve. It’s something we should all strive for – to live alongside nature without harming it. I sat down, got into position (getting stung by a few nettles), adjusted my settings, and waited for a bird to perch on the edge of the pipe.”
#rspca #nbhhampstead #wearecognita #wildlifephotography
A fantastic afternoon of table tennis!
Our students took part in the ISA Under 13 Table Tennis Tournament this week, representing the school with real determination and sportsmanship throughout the afternoon.
Well done to all who competed, with special congratulations to:
Patrick - 4th place in the Under 13 Boys’ Cup
Farah - 4th place in the Under 13 Girls’ Cup
Kayla - 🥇 Winner of the Under 13 Girls’ Plate Competition
The afternoon was a clear reflection of the focus, resilience and competitive spirit our students bring to sport. 👏🏓
📸 Photos: Patrick with Zain, and Kayla with Farah.
@isaschoolssport
#nbhhampstead #tabletennis #sportingcommunity #isacompetition #wearecognita
We are proud to see Mrs Sarah Cartwright-Styles, our Nursery and Pre-Prep Head, featured recently in @thetimes.
The article explores Sarah’s dual role as a school leader and senior reservist, and how the values of discipline, teamwork and care for others shape her leadership both in uniform and in school. As Sarah reflects in the piece, “you can have two careers and you can hold them together”, a powerful reminder that purpose and service can take many forms.
These values are felt every day in school, enriching the way pupils are supported, guided and inspired, and modelling to them that leadership is rooted in commitment, resilience and integrity.
We are incredibly proud to have such a dedicated, values-led leader at the heart of our school community.
Visit the link in our bio to read the article.
📸 Christopher L Proctor for The Times
#nbhhampstead #leadershipinaction #schoolleaders #navalreservist #thenavy
An unforgettable moment from the end of term! The My House Got Talent competition returned once again, inviting students across the school to take to the stage and share their talents through singing, drama, magic and more. Each performance reflected confidence, creativity and the joy of expressing individuality, making it a highlight many look forward to every year.
What truly sets this event apart is the sense of togetherness it brings. With our staff team also joining in with a performance, including one of our teachers singing Defying Gravity from Wicked. The evening became a shared celebration of talent, encouragement and school spirit, a reminder of how remarkable it is when the whole community comes together 👏💛
#nbhhampstead #schoolcommunity #independentschool #schoolevent #wearecognita
Our recent Winter Festival brought our school community together for a wonderful afternoon of celebration. The event featured an art exhibition showcasing the work created by our students, a festive concert featuring music and drama performances by our talented drama students, a winter market with seasonal treats, themed games in the sports hall, and a much-loved raffle and auction.
We are incredibly proud to share that a total of £4,525.56 was raised for the Royal Free Children’s Hospital School. This generous contribution will make a real difference to children and teens in Camden who are unable to access mainstream education, including those facing mental health challenges.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the Winter Festival and concert - your generosity and community spirit truly made the event so special. 💙
#nbhhampstead #winterfestival #winterconcert #christmasevent #schoolcommunity
Over the past five days, our Year 11 students have been skiing in Salzburger Sportwelt, Austria, one of the country’s most renowned ski regions. The area offers an impressive 350km of skiing across five interconnected valleys, providing a wide range of terrain for all abilities.
Set against excellent snow conditions and perfectly prepared pistes, students spent the week improving their skiing with the support of professional, fully qualified instructors - building confidence, refining their technique and thoroughly enjoying their time on the slopes.
Turns out the best classroom this week came with skis and a mountain view! 🇦🇹⛷️❄️
#NBHHampstead #Year11 #SkiTrip #SchoolTrips #OutdoorLearning #BeyondTheClassroom #StudentExperiences #SalzburgerSportwelt #LearningInAction #WeAreCognita
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Our enquiry form takes just a couple of minutes to complete and a member of the Admissions Team will get back to you within 48 hours of receiving your submission.