If your child is unwell and will not be attending school parents should email Reception at reception@northlondongrammar.com or call the school office on 0208 205 0052 before 8:00am to report any absences or lateness. This also includes notifying the school of any medical appointments and requesting a leave of absence for a student. Please see the Attendance Policy for details.
North London Grammar School is committed to promoting excellent attendance and punctuality as essential components of academic success, personal development, and safeguarding.
The school recognises that regular attendance is central to raising educational standards and ensuring uninterrupted progress. Absence from school can significantly impact a child’s academic achievement, social development, and overall wellbeing. As such, the school sets a clear expectation that student attendance should be 97% or above, with certificates awarded for 100% attendance to celebrate and encourage consistency.
The ISI 2025 inspection report praised the school’s effective systems for monitoring attendance and punctuality, noting that“pupils arrive punctually and are eager to begin their learning, reflecting the school’s high expectations and strong culture of responsibility.”
Inspectors also highlighted the school’s commitment to ensuring that “attendance is closely tracked and supported through proactive pastoral care and clear communication with families.”
Punctuality is equally prioritised. NLGS sets high standards for attendance and punctuality. Students must leave home early to arrive on time, thus avoiding any unexpected problems with buses and trains.
Students are expected to arrive in their form rooms by 8:20 a.m. for Senior School and 8:40 a.m. Junior School,
Late arrivals must report to reception. The school encourages students to plan their journeys carefully to avoid delays due to public transport.
This structured and supportive approach ensures that students understand the value of time, responsibility, and commitment—skills that are essential both in school and beyond.
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At NLGS, we take pride in knowing each and every one of our students. We put our students at the centre of all we do, and promote a clear set of values, which underpin the NLGS culture. Our values are based on three pillars; ‘Bonitas, Scientia, Disciplina’ which is Latin for ‘Goodness, Knowledge, and Instruction’.
