Ages 
A positive, friendly, multicultural education which helps students develop excellent social and cultural awareness, the ability to think for themselves and get on with others. The school very much delivers on its promise to tailor its offering to the individual - and if its facilities are not its strength, its individual support, community spirit, communication and responsiveness certainly are.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 260 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 47 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £23,805 - £36,300 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- School ownership
- Blake Spahn
Headteacher
Head of school
Chris Beddows
Since January 2022, Chris Beddows BA. Originally from York, he qualified as a primary school teacher at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, then taught in the state sector for four years before a move to the British International School in New
Entrance
Applicants – both parents and pupils – are required to submit a statement (or drawing) expressing their views about the child. These are assessed alongside school reports, references and a ‘language’ profile, with interviews conducted in person or
- Open days
- Monthly Open Days - book on website
Exit
About eight to 10 per cent of pupils are in the UK short term, and there is a regular toing and froing throughout. A few leave after primary (historically, to Highgate, Haberdashers’ and local state schools), but are not given specific preparation.
Latest results
In 2025, average IB score 33.
A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
One of a handful of international schools in the UK to offer all three IB education programmes, running the primary years programme from nursery to year 6, the middle years programme from years 7 to 11, and the diploma programme in the sixth form.
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- IB
Learning support & SEN
About 15 per cent arrive needing language support, which is provided by three ‘exceptional’ specialist staff. Even those with minimal skills are integrated into the classroom straightaway and withdrawn for three to five lessons a week. ‘We generally
Arts & extracurricular
Drama and music both vibrant. ‘The arts and languages are our strong points,’ says the head, and a recent inspection concurs. Drama and theatre arts offered as curriculum options in the middle and senior school, and students play a significant role
Sport
Dwight is perhaps not the best-equipped school as far as sport is concerned. ‘It’s the one piece of the school that’s lacking,’ reckoned one parent with two sporty teenagers – but a large playing field a five-minute drive from the senior school
Ethos & heritage
Though a small school Dwight has a large mission, aiming to prepare pupils to become ‘leaders in the world’ through providing an environment that ‘promotes kindness, tolerance, compassion and mutual support’. Parents confirm that it is willing to do
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Communication is excellent, with parents kept firmly in the loop by email, text, homework planner and weekly newsletters. Detailed handbooks contain comprehensive information about everything from lateness to bullying, and all parents are invited to
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review In the junior school, all mobile phones need to be handed into the office once the student arrives and collected on departure. Emergency usage during the day is permitted. The senior school has partnered with the company, Yondr, to ensure that for all year 7 to 11 students, mobile phones are not used during school hours unless for pedagogical purposes. It is not mandatory for year 12 - 13 students to take part in Yondr but they will only be able to use their mobile phone in shared spaces with fellow diploma students (eg the diploma common rooms).
Pupils & parents
A model of united nations, with 50 nationalities mingling in the playground. Most are from business, professional and diplomatic backgrounds. ‘There are quite a lot of entrepreneurs,’ said one mother, ‘and parents are interesting and open-minded.’
Money matters
Families are generally not wealthy, with many blending state and private education. School offers discounts for siblings, as well as school-fee plans. A range of scholarships, available throughout, can be supplemented by means-tested bursaries.
- Fee information
- £23,805 - £36,300 pa
The last word
A positive, friendly, multicultural education which helps students develop excellent social and cultural awareness, the ability to think for themselves and get on with others. The school very much delivers on its promise to tailor its offering to the
