The London 11+ Consortium Schools: The Selection & Interview Directory

While every school in the London 11+ Consortium utilizes the exact same 100-minute adaptive digital assessment, they are vastly different institutions. Achieving a competitive score is only the first step; understanding how individual schools select, filter, and interview candidates is what secures the final offer.

Profiles of the 14 Consortium Member Schools

Below is my strategic directory of the member schools, detailing their unique school profiles and post-assessment interview policies.

Channing School (Highgate)

Known for its warm, supportive atmosphere and an excellent arts culture, Channing balances high academic achievement with robust pastoral care. They typically invite a broad selection of girls to their interview stage, focusing heavily on finding pupils who will actively contribute to their vibrant, community-focused environment.

Francis Holland School (Regent's Park)

Positioned in the heart of London, this school offers a highly academic environment with a distinct focus on enterprise and leadership. Be aware: Francis Holland Regent's Park is known for its strong academic expectations, and successful candidates typically demonstrate secure performance across both assessment and interview stages, utilizing Consortium test scores and primary headteacher reports to select a competitive shortlist for their January interview panels.

Francis Holland School (Sloane Square)

Voted among London’s top independent secondary schools, the Sloane Square campus balances sharp academic focus with a progressive, creative edge (including a no-uniform policy in the Sixth Form). They review applicants holistically but prioritize girls who demonstrate independence of thought during the interview stage.

Godolphin & Latymer School (Hammersmith)

Godolphin & Latymer is widely regarded as one of the most academically selective Consortium schools, with assessment performance likely to play a significant role in determining which candidates progress further in the admissions process. Their face-to-face interviews are intellectually demanding, designed to test a child's raw cognitive ceiling and collaborative problem-solving skills rather than rehearsed answers.

More House School (Knightsbridge)

A boutique Catholic girls' day school known for exceptional pastoral care and nurturing individual talent. More House offers a gentler, more inclusive interview process, welcoming girls of all faiths and backgrounds who display genuine enthusiasm and curiosity.

Northwood College for Girls (Northwood)

Located in North West London, Northwood College is highly regarded for its tailored, student-centered curriculum and innovative teaching methods. They look for well-rounded candidates and use the interview to assess a girl's personal interests, extracurricular passions, and resilience.

Notting Hill & Ealing High School (Ealing)

A powerhouse member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), this school combines top-tier academic results with a down-to-earth, energetic community. Their interview process looks closely for intellectual agility and an authentic, un-coached personal voice.

Queen’s College London (Marylebone)

Historically significant as the first British institution to award academic qualifications to women, Queen’s College sits on Harley Street and retains a wonderfully creative, independent spirit. They interview a broad range of candidates, valuing individuality, self-expression, and a kind nature over raw test scores alone.

Queen’s Gate School (South Kensington)

Distinguished by its lack of uniform and a highly supportive, cosmopolitan atmosphere in South Kensington. Queen's Gate takes a holistic view of every applicant, using the interview to ensure the child will thrive in an environment that heavily champions individual personality.

South Hampstead High School (South Hampstead)

Another premier GDST school that stands as an intellectual powerhouse, consistently attracting huge volumes of applicants. South Hampstead applies a rigorous test-score filter to determine its interview list. The subsequent interview requires a high degree of critical thinking and analytical agility.

St Augustine’s Priory (Ealing)

Set in beautiful, expansive green grounds, this Catholic independent school welcomes girls of all faiths. They pride themselves on a deeply nurturing admissions approach, interviewing nearly all applicants to evaluate their overall potential, character, and how they will fit into the school's close-knit community.

St Helen’s School (Northwood)

An academic giant in North West London with phenomenal GCSE and A-Level tracks records, particularly in STEM. St Helen’s uses the interview stage to look for exceptional logical reasoning skills and a natural curiosity for problem-solving.

St James Senior Girls’ School (Kensington)

Offers a unique, deeply philosophical approach to education, integrating mindfulness and spiritual development alongside traditional academics. Their interview is holistic, looking for girls who demonstrate emotional intelligence, focus, and a thoughtful approach to learning.

St Margaret’s School (Hampstead)

A boutique, highly personal school community in Hampstead known for building immense pupil confidence. St Margaret’s interviews extensively, looking past raw test data to find girls who are hardworking, enthusiastic, and eager to participate in a collaborative community.

The Strategic Takeaway: Scoring highly on the digital adaptive test is essential, but it is only half the battle. Your daughter must be prepared for the specific interview sub-culture of your chosen schools.For an in-depth breakdown of how the 100-minute digital test operates—including the adaptive "hunting" algorithms and how to train for one-shot accuracy—read our complete Master Guide to the London 11+ Consortium.