Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

What Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST does

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is an independent girls' day school in Ealing, London, founded in 1874 and operated by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. The school delivers education across three phases — Junior School (ages 4–11), Senior School (ages 11–16), and Sixth Form (ages 16–18) — from two campuses: the Senior School at 2 Cleveland Road and a newly opened carbon-neutral Junior School at 26 St Stephen's Road. In 2025 it ranked 24th in The Times UK school league table with 91% A*–B at A-Level and 54% grade 9 at GCSE, drawing students primarily from London families seeking a single-sex educational environment.

The school's core product is a full-time educational service spanning ages 4–18, with 27 A-Level subjects, broad co-curricular offerings (sports, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, international trips), and a documented pastoral care model. Supporting technology includes the Firefly student portal, interactive whiteboards, and the Applicaa admissions portal; the Junior School building incorporates sustainable features such as solar panels, air source heat pumps, and heat recovery ventilation. Ancillary services include venue hire (three halls, sports hall, dance and drama studios) marketed through the SchoolHire platform and catering delivered via Holroyd Howe.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition fees paid per term, supplemented by venue hire income, catering pass-through, and philanthropic donations through GDST fundraising. The school operates as a non-profit within the GDST charitable trust structure, with a direct-to-consumer enrollment process via online application and open days. Customers are B2C — parents of prospective pupils — supplemented by a smaller vertical segment of bursary-supported SpringBoard students from the Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation. The school reaches 117 employees and serves approximately 850–1,000 pupils across its three phases.

Name

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST

Legal name

Girls' Day School Trust

Website

https://nhehs.gdst.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is an independent girls' day school in Ealing, London, serving 850–1,000 pupils aged 4–18 across Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form phases. Operated as a non-profit within the GDST trust network, it generates revenue primarily from per-term tuition fees, with ancillary venue hire and catering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Girls' Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Independent girls education
• Day school education
• Junior secondary school
• Sixth form college
• Pastoral care schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to parents for educating girls from Reception through Sixth Form. Fees vary by year group and are paid per term.
2. Venue Hire: The school generates additional revenue by hiring out facilities including three halls, sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, conference rooms, and classrooms through the SchoolHire platform. The 30x18m sports hall is used by Ealing Cricket Club and Ealing Borough for winter sports programs.
3. Catering Services: Partnership with Holroyd Howe for school lunches. Additional revenue from meal services for students.
4. Philanthropic Income: Fundraising programs including bursary appeals that provide life-changing opportunities to girls in the local area. GDST undertakes in-house research to identify potential donors and uses information along with public sources for targeted communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is an independent girls' day school delivering education across three phases — Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18) — from campuses in Ealing, London. The school sells tuition-based enrolment, supported by bursaries and scholarships, alongside ancillary services such as venue hire and catering. It operates as part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) network of independent girls' schools.

Product overview

Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST is an independent girls' day school offering three distinct educational phases: Junior School (ages 4-11), Senior School (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). The school operates from two campuses in Ealing, London, with a newly built carbon-neutral Junior School opened in 2023. Beyond core academic provision across 27 A-Level subjects and comprehensive GCSE offerings, the school provides venue hire facilities, catering services through Holroyd Howe, and extensive co-curricular programmes including sports, arts, music, and charitable activities. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School
• Senior School
• Sixth Form
• Venue Hire
• School Lunch Catering (Holroyd Howe)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of SpringBoard supported pupils achieved at least two A-levels (vs 35% of disadvantaged pupils nationally)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal National Children's SpringBoard FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NHEHS was among the first cohort of day schools nationwide to offer a SpringBoard student a place starting in 2023. Partnership supports looked-after and vulnerable children to access quality independent school education. The foundation has transformed futures of 1,000+ students since 2017 with 99% achieving at least two A-levels.
• Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)coreOthersGDST is the proprietorial body and UK leading network of independent girls' schools. NHEHS is part of this network of 25 schools with access to shared resources, alumnae network (70,000+ members), training, and GDST-wide programs including sustainability initiatives, exchange programs, and bursary support.
• Imperial College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenSTEM Project partnership with PhD researchers from Imperial College. Year 12 students from multiple schools (NHEHS, Greenford High School, Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, Dormers Wells High School) work with doctoral research scientists on climate change research over four sessions. Part of academic partnerships reaching 35 schools and 1,100+ pupils.
• Holroyd HoweminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning independent caterer specializing in school food. Uses seasonal, locally sourced, ethically produced ingredients to prepare balanced menus. Provides nutrition support through Head of Nutrition Ellie Olds. Sustainability focus includes reducing food waste through Waste Knot partnership.
• Harrow SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHEHS-Harrow Symposium academic research project culminating in presentation at The Royal Society. Collaborative initiative between the two schools for academic enrichment.
• The Royal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnerships program includes NHEHS-Harrow Symposium culminating in presentation at The Royal Society. Prestigious venue for student research presentations.
• Citizen ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Rewilding organization. Digby Wheeler from Citizen Zoo spoke at Eco Summit about rewilding and the Ealing Beaver Project at Paradise Fields by Horsenden Hill. Supports environmental education through guest speaker programs.
• Just One TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit reforestation initiative. GDST has been supporting Just One Tree for several years with donations resulting in 18,000 trees planted. School celebrates annual Just One Tree Day with dress-down days and cinema events to raise funds for tree planting globally.
• Local Primary Schools Partnership NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHEHS has worked with 35 schools through unique academic partnerships reaching over 1,100 pupils. Schools include Stanhope Primary, Durston House, Edward Betham, Selborne Primary, North Ealing Primary, Oaklands Primary, Derwentwater Primary, and Holy Family Catholic Primary. Eco Summit hosted 90+ pupils from eight local primary schools.
• Cadogan HallminorOthersPrestigious concert venue in Sloane Square used for 150th anniversary celebratory concert with 200+ students performing alongside alumnae and world premiere of commissioned work by leading British composer Kerry Andrew.
• Houses of ParliamentminorOthersSixth Form politics students visited to see local MP Rupa Huq deliver a petition to mark the school's 150th birthday. Part of experiential learning opportunities leveraging London location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Putney High School GDST: GDST sister girls' day school in South London. Compares directly on age range, single-sex model, premium fees, and shared GDST governance and resources.
• Queen's College London: Independent girls' day school in central London serving similar age range and fee tier. Overlaps directly with NHEHS on parent demographics and academic positioning.
• Channing School: Independent girls' school in North London (ages 4-18) with a similar ethos around academic rigour and pastoral care, competing for the same premium London family segment.
• South Hampstead High School GDST: Another GDST sister girls' day school in North-West London, comparable in size, target segment (girls 4-18), academic performance and tuition model.
• St Paul's Girls' School: Elite London independent girls' day school (ages 11-18). Closest aspirational peer on academic outcomes and fees; directly competes for the same top-quintile London families.
• North London Collegiate School: Top-tier independent girls' day school in North London. Comparable academically (regularly top-5 in league tables), directly competes for Oxbridge-bound families.
• City of London School for Girls: High-performing Central London independent girls' day school (ages 7-18). Direct competitor in the premium girls-only segment with comparable league-table positioning.
• Wimbledon High School GDST: Sister GDST independent girls' day school in South-West London. Directly comparable in mission, structure, age range (4-18), GTM (open days, applicaa), and academic positioning within the same trust network.

Broad incumbents

• GDST (Girls' Day School Trust): Parent trust network of 25 independent girls' schools. Provides shared resources, alumnae network, and strategic oversight; not a direct competitor but the strategic umbrella defining NHEHS's positioning.

Regional players

• Ealing Independent College: Local independent sixth-form college in the same Ealing catchment. Competes for the same Sixth Form student pool in the immediate geography, though mixed-gender.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nhehsGDST
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/notting-hill-ealing-high-school-gdst
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhehsgdst

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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