Who Owns North Bridge House?

North Bridge House was founded in 1939 in London, making it one of the capital's oldest independent school groups. The school was established during a period when London's independent school sector was well-established, with a tradition of premium private education serving the city's professional and upper-middle-class families.

Over more than eight decades, North Bridge House developed a reputation as one of London's leading independent school groups, known for its academic excellence, character development, and commitment to holistic education. The school group built a distinctive identity within London's highly competitive independent school market, which includes some of the most prestigious and selective private schools in the United Kingdom.

North Bridge House expanded over the decades to include multiple campuses across London, offering nursery, pre-preparatory, preparatory, and senior school education. This multi-campus structure allows families to access North Bridge House education from the earliest years through secondary school, providing continuity of education within the same school group from age 2 through age 18.

The school group's campuses are located in some of London's most desirable residential areas, including Hampstead and Canonbury, serving the affluent families who live in these neighborhoods. The locations provide students with access to London's extraordinary cultural, educational, and recreational resources, which the school group uses as an extended classroom through field trips, cultural visits, and engagement with London's world-class museums, galleries, and performing arts venues.

North Bridge House became part of Cognita Schools as part of Cognita's strategy to build a strong portfolio of premium independent schools in the United Kingdom. Cognita's UK school portfolio includes multiple independent schools across England, and North Bridge House is one of the group's flagship London school brands.

Under Cognita's ownership, North Bridge House gains access to Cognita's global educational resources, curriculum development support, teacher professional development programs, and the broader Cognita network of more than 100 schools across 20 countries. Cognita's philosophy emphasizes preserving each school's individual identity and local character while providing access to global resources and best practices.