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WELCOME TO CANONBURY SENIOR SCHOOL
At NBH Canonbury Senior School, we create a dynamic learning environment in which all children aged 11-18, 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 a small, close-knit school environment. 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 True North, rigorously prepared to pursue their talents at university and in the world of work.
A TRULY UNIQUE EDUCATION
Our academic offering is designed to help every student find their own individual passion - 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 most effectively. Which is why our staff are actively involved in research projects with UCL and constantly probe their own practices to ensure we are following evidence-based approaches, working together with our students to achieve more than they believed possible.
UNPARALLELED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
A huge part of an NBH Canonbury education is each child’s personal development; we aim to equip young people with the confidence, humility and resilience to thrive in everything they do. From our incredible arts department and very own outdoor activity centre, to our embedded enrichment and wellbeing programmes, we nurture strong relationships within an inclusive community at the same time as exposing students to a world of opportunity, preparing them for a globally competitive workplace.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW YOU AROUND
Join us at an Open Day to see the school in action, hear from the Head, and meet our brilliant staff and pupils. Private tours are available if you cannot make the next Open Day, or if you are looking for a mid-year or immediate vacancy. We are here to personalise your tour experience.
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Our final day of the summer term was full of celebration and a few slices of cake, of course! Each class enjoyed their own party, and we even marked a few birthdays along the way - a wonderful end to another fantastic year.
Wishing all our pupils, families, and staff a well deserved restful, sunshine-filled summer break.☀️
#nbhhampstead #summerholidays #classparties #schoolcelebration #wearecognita
A day to remember at Wimbledon!
A lucky group of students spent Quarter Finals Day soaking up the atmosphere, watching world-class tennis, and enjoying strawberries on Henman Hill.
They were then treated to an amazing afternoon on Centre Court - watching Sabalenka battle through a gripping three-set match, followed by Alcaraz showcasing incredible skill in his straight-sets win over Norrie. The trip ended with pizza in the Southern Village before heading home! Students were selected for their outstanding attitude in PE this year, a well-deserved treat and a much sunnier outing than their last rain-soaked visit! 🌞🍓🎾
#NBHHampstead #Wimbledon2025 #SportsInspiration #schooltrip #
Year 1 recently ventured into the wild at Hobbledown Heath, where they enjoyed a science-packed day discovering animals in interactive enclosures - from capybaras and lemurs to birds of prey!
They voyaged through four themed play villages, complete with tunnels, towers, water play, and giant net parks; climbed wooden forts; raced down slides; and even met friendly farm creatures.
A perfect hands-on celebration to crown an incredible year of growth, exploration and wonder! 🐾🌿
#nbhhampstead #schooltrip #exploringlondon #learningoutside #wearecognita
We’ve just wrapped up Sports Day 2025 at StoneX Stadium! The day has been nothing short of House spirit and healthy competition. Students took part in a range of activities including the relay, 100m sprint, tug of war, long jump, sack race, javelin - showing fantastic effort throughout the day.
Well done to all our students for making it such a memorable day, as always, and thank you to our brilliant PE team and wider staff for organising another great Sports Day. We’re also grateful to the parents who came along to support.
Congratulations to this year’s winning House… 🔴 Decus! 🔴
#nbhhampstead #sportsday #sportsday2025 #teamspirit #wearecognita
We are delighted to announce that Mr David Gaffney will be joining NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep Hampstead as our new Deputy Head of Strategy and Innovation from September 2025.
David brings with him a wealth of experience from leading independent schools, including his current role as Assistant Head and Deputy DSL at Brighton College Prep. His impressive background also includes key leadership roles at St George’s Windsor Castle, where he played a key role in implementing the strong curriculum programmes, bringing a strong balance of academic rigour and real-world relevance. As well as founding work with international schools such as North London Collegiate School Jeju and Brighton College Singapore. He will play a significant role in our transition to Alleyn’s Hampstead Nursery & Junior School in 2026.
We look forward to welcoming David and the insight, care and energy he’ll bring to our community. 🌟
#nbhhampstead #teacherfeature #nurseryschool #independentschool #staffupdate #london #wearecognita
A brilliant couple of days on the track and field! 🏃♂️💥
Our students recently gave it their all at the ISA Nationals and the London Schools Championships, and came away with some outstanding results:
🥈Patrick - 2nd in Javelin
🥉Alexander - 3rd in Javelin & 3rd in the 800m
🏅David - 4th in the 100m
To even qualify for these events is an achievement in itself, so a huge well done to everyone who competed. You continue to make us proud at every competition! 👏
#nbhhampstead #AthleticsSuccess #ProudSchool #TrackAndField #LondonSchoolsChampionships #ISANationals
Our parents are a huge part of what makes NBH Hampstead Senior such a supportive and inspiring place to learn. Their feedback helps us grow, reflect, and stay connected to what matters most.
Here are just a few things they’ve shared with us recently. 🤍📣
#NBHHampstead #ParentQuotes #SchoolThatCares #parentfeedback #wearecognita
Our Nursery and Pre-Prep pupils had the best time at Sports Day! There were big smiles, lots of cheering and just the right amount of healthy competition.
Thank you to all our parents who came to support, we loved having you there! 🏅☀️
#SportsDay #LittleAthletes #EarlyYearsFun #nbhhampstead
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