The Ultimate Open Day for London Parents

Independent Schools Show – Summer Fair

The event for London parents navigating 11+, 13+ and senior school pathways.

Thursday 14 May 2026 | 09:15 - 15:30

RHS Lindley Hall, Elverton Street
London SW1P 2QW


Designed for busy London families, this fair is designed to help parents consider and find the perfect school. 

Meet London’s leading independent day schools and explore top schools in commuter belts and beyond, including the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools. 

For over 20 years, our events have helped thousands of families navigate the UK independent school system with clarity and confidence.

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Clarity on Your Child’s Next School

Meet, compare, and choose with confidence
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Why Attend the Summer Fair?

Compare top London day schools with leading schools in the commuter belt, and explore some of the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools.


Join us at The Lindley Hall, London, on Thursday 14 May 2026 and go beyond the limits of open days with meaningful, face-to-face conversations.

  • Join our immersive talks programme, which is designed to answer all the key questions.
  • Discuss financial matters and find out about bursaries.
  • Have one-to-one conversations with London’s leading educationalists to assess your child’s needs.
  • Get expert advice on all aspects of private education.
  • Meet the key decision makers at over 60 schools. 

Our Attending Schools

Discover the schools you can connect with on the day

Hear from Leading Educators at the Independent Schools Show

Speakers from heads of renowned independent schools and London’s top education consultants.

It is a wonderful starting point to narrow down and find out what schools may be suitable for your child.

Attending Mother of Two Daughters

 

A selection of talks and videos from previous shows

Please visit our  YouTube channel for hundreds more talks from our events.

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