What ages does The American School in London teach?

The American School in London teaches children aged 4 to 18. It is an independent school in London.

Who is the headteacher of The American School in London?

The headteacher of The American School in London is Mr Matthew Horvat, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has The American School in London been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected The American School in London under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at The American School in London?

The American School in London has 1,428 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 18.

Is The American School in London full?

The American School in London has capacity for 1,550 pupils and 1,428 on roll (92%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is The American School in London a faith school?

No. The American School in London has no designated religious character.

Does The American School in London publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for The American School in London. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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The American School in London

1 Waverley Place, London, NW8 0NP

Phase: Independent schools
School type: Other independent school
Ages: 4 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Horvat
Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 1,550
Pupils on roll: 1,428
URN: 101168
Local authority: Westminster
Website: School website
Telephone: 02074491200

About this school

The American School in London is an independent school in London. It teaches children aged 4 to 18 and has 1,428 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected The American School in London under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

The American School in London has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in February 1958, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How The American School in London has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	1,401
2023/24	1,432
2024/25	1,445

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 1
Pupils on SEN support: 283

Location

Nearby schools

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0.1 miles
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0.5 miles
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Common questions

What ages does The American School in London teach?: The American School in London teaches children aged 4 to 18. It is an independent school in London.
Who is the headteacher of The American School in London?: The headteacher of The American School in London is Mr Matthew Horvat, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has The American School in London been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected The American School in London under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at The American School in London?: The American School in London has 1,428 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 18.
Is The American School in London full?: The American School in London has capacity for 1,550 pupils and 1,428 on roll (92%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is The American School in London a faith school?: No. The American School in London has no designated religious character.
Does The American School in London publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for The American School in London. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.