About LEH London
Brief Introduction
Lady Eleanor Holles School (LEH London) is one of the most prestigious and historic girls’ schools in the United Kingdom, renowned for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and character development. Situated in Hampton, West London, LEH London offers a rich educational experience that combines tradition with innovation, nurturing bright, confident, and compassionate young women prepared to excel in a rapidly evolving world.
With a history spanning over 300 years, LEH London provides an inspiring environment where students achieve exceptional results and develop lifelong skills. Its vibrant community is shaped by a shared ethos of resilience, creativity, and leadership, supported by a broad curriculum and an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities. The school’s strong global connections and outstanding university destinations further reflect its dedication to preparing students for success on the world stage.
As a sister school to LEH Foshan, LEH London serves as a source of inspiration and a model of excellence, sharing a common mission to empower students to fulfil their highest potential.
Awards and Recognition
LEH London, our sister school, is celebrated for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and innovation in education. Its commitment to fostering empowered, confident, and accomplished young women has been recognised with some prestigious accolades in recent years, including:
Independent Secondary School of the Year London 2025
LEH London was awarded the prestigious title of London Independent School of the Year 2025 based on its impressive examination results and all-round exceptional pupil offer.
ISI Inspection Excellence, 2022
In 2022, the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) awarded LEH London “Excellent” in all areas following a Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection—a testament to the school’s unparalleled standards.
Independent Girl School of the Year 2021, Independent School Awards
Lady Eleanor Holles School was honoured with the Independent Girl School of the Year 2021 award for its values-driven approach to education, with a strong focus on building resilience that permeates all aspects of school life and relationships.
Outstanding Examination Results (2024)
LEH London continues to set the bar high with exceptional academic achievements, underscoring its reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent schools:
GCSE Results: 97% A*-A
A Level Results: 95% A*-B
University Destinations
Over 90% of the graduates achieved their first choice university destination.
Up to 20% of each year group may proceed to university at Oxford or Cambridge; the majority go on to universities which belong to the prestigious Russell Group, including not only Oxford and Cambridge, but Bristol, Warwick, the London School of Economics, University College London, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Manchester.
LEH London’s reputation extends beyond the UK, with students also advancing to top universities across the globe. Recent destinations include Stanford University, the University of Chicago, Cornell University, New York University, Rhode Island School of Design, Oregon University, and the University of Southern California in the USA; the University of Toronto in Canada; the University of Sydney in Australia; and Institut Français de la Mode in Paris France and the University of Valencia in Spain.
LEH UK History
LEH London was founded over 300 years ago to educate girls at a time when education for women was not considered to be important. LEH Has always been a forward-looking school, at the cutting edge of education.
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