Shoreditch might be better known for start-ups and street art than for schools, yet behind our big black carriage doors is The Lyceum School, a co-educational independent prep school for children aged 4 to 11.
Since 1997, we have called East London our home and given families from across the City of London, Hackney, and Islington a chance at a truly transformational private education. Using the city as a classroom, our pupils get front-row seats to one of the world’s most culturally significant centres, with frequent trips to museums, parks and theatres – as well as our fantastic modern school building with specialist Art, Science and STEAM studios.
Where We Are Located
The Lyceum School is at 65 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU, an independent school in Shoreditch, just beside the City of London. Our five-storey former print works has been transformed into bright classrooms, a library, a hall, a dining room with a mural of the London skyline and The Owlery, our STEAM Studio. An astroturf playground with colourful murals gives children space to play every day. It makes us a genuinely central private school: Shoreditch, the City and Hoxton are all on our doorstep.
Our partner nursery, Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery, is in the same building, so the youngest children can move to Reception without changing address. For sport and performances, we make the most of the neighbourhood, using Shoreditch Power League, Mile End Stadium, York Hall and St Giles Cripplegate throughout the year.
Areas We Serve
Families come to The Lyceum School from across Islington, Hackney and Camden, as well as the City of London, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Clerkenwell and Tower Hamlets. Many parents work in the City, so a school a short walk from Liverpool Street and Moorgate makes the daily routine far simpler.
For families looking for a private school near Islington, we are one stop from Angel on the Northern line to Old Street. As one of the independent schools in Hackney, we are a short Overground ride from Dalston, Haggerston and Hoxton. East London families based in Tower Hamlets, from Bethnal Green to Stratford, can reach us on the Central line to Liverpool Street.
Whether you are comparing the best private schools in central London or looking for a prep school in the City of London close to your office, our location makes the school run easy.
Getting to The Lyceum School
Most of our children walk, scoot or cycle to school, and we encourage families to use public transport. As one of the prep schools near Old Street and Liverpool Street, we are well connected to the Underground, Elizabeth line, Overground and National Rail.
| Mode of Travel | Nearest Options | Distance |
| Underground | Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Line)
Old Street Station (Northern Line) Moorgate Station (Elizabeth and Northern Line) |
7-minute walk
8-minute walk 9-minute walk |
| Overground | Liverpool Street Station (Weaver Line)
Shoreditch High Street Station (Weaver Line) |
7-minute walk
8-minute walk |
| National Rail | Liverpool Street Station (Greater Anglia, Stansted Express, C2C)
Old Street Station (Great Northern) |
7-minute walk
8-minute walk |
| Bus | Routes 21, 43, 76, 141 at Epworth Street
Routes 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 78, 135, 149, 388 at Primrose Street |
3-minute walk
8-minute walk |
On-street parking around Worship Street is limited because of the local controlled parking zone, and the area falls within the central London Congestion Charge zone. We recommend walking, cycling or public transport wherever possible.
Local Area and Community
Our neighbourhood is one of London’s most exciting, and we use it every week. Finsbury Square and Bunhill Fields are moments away, and our choirs perform at Wesley’s Chapel on City Road and in the Broadgate Quarter by Liverpool Street.
For families looking for schools near Spitalfields or Bishopsgate, we are a short walk away. Spitalfields Market, Hoxton Square, Shoreditch Park, and Columbia Road Flower Market bring history, art, and culture to our doorstep. The Barbican and St Giles Cripplegate host our summer musical, while trips to museums and galleries across the capital bring our topic-based curriculum to life.
We also give back to the community. Pupils collect for Hackney Food Bank each term, lead half-termly litter picks and perform for residents of local care homes, part of the work that earned us an Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction in 2024.
A Shared History: The Lyceum School and the Dukes Family
Two teachers from the state sector founded The Lyceum School to create a small, creative school where children would love learning. From the beginning, the school combined a strong foundation in the National Curriculum with cross-curricular topic work.
When the school moved into its current home on Worship Street, parents and children were asked which words came to mind when they thought of The Lyceum School. The four most common answers, Kindness, Confidence, Creativity and Community, became the pillars that guide us today.
Today, The Lyceum School is part of Dukes Education, a family of independent schools, nurseries and colleges. Being part of the Dukes Education Family allows Little Dukes nurseries, like Hopes and Dreams Montessori, to benefit from a guaranteed entry policy, meaning that when children are ready for Reception, their place in a Dukes prep school is assured.
Partner Nursery and Prep School in Shoreditch
Children can begin their journey at our partner nursery, Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery, which has cared for local families for 24 years and welcomes children from 3 months to 5 years, with wraparound care from 8 am to 6 pm year-round. Children who enter Hopes and Dreams are given priority entry into our Reception and Prep School.
At 11, our pupils move on to leading senior schools. In 2025 – 2026, 93% of our pupils received offers from their first-choice senior schools. Recent offers include:
- City of London School for Boys and for Girls
- Highgate
- UCS
- Forest School
- Francis Holland Regent’s Park
- Queen’s College
- North London Collegiate School.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lyceum School’s Location
Where is The Lyceum School located?
The Lyceum School is at 65 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU, on the border of Shoreditch and the City of London. We are a short walk from Old Street, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, and Shoreditch High Street stations, making us a convenient prep school in EC2A for families who live or work in central and East London.
Which areas does The Lyceum School serve?
We are a central London private school for families in East London, North London, and the City. Families tend to join us from Islington, Hackney, Camden, the City of London, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Clerkenwell and Tower Hamlets. Many parents choose The Lyceum School because it is close to their workplace in the City, and good transport links mean children can travel easily from further afield in North and East London.
Is The Lyceum School a private school for Islington families?
Yes. Although we are in Shoreditch rather than Islington, many of our families live there. For families looking for a private school, Islington is close by: Old Street is one stop from Angel on the Northern line, so we are a prep school Islington families can reach in minutes. Our partner nursery, Hopes and Dreams, also has a setting at Angel.
Is The Lyceum School in Hackney or the City of London?
Our home borough is Hackney. For parents searching for a private school, Hackney and the City are both on our doorstep: The Lyceum School sits in the London Borough of Hackney, just outside the City of London boundary, with an EC2A postcode. That makes us a local prep school in Hackney, just minutes from the Square Mile. Many families think of us as a City school, and our neighbours in the City are just a few minutes’ walk away.
How do I get to The Lyceum School by public transport?
The nearest stations are Old Street (Northern line), Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines), Moorgate and Shoreditch High Street (London Overground). Buses along City Road, Old Street and Shoreditch High Street also stop nearby.
Is there parking at The Lyceum School?
On-street parking near Worship Street is limited by the local controlled parking zone. Most of our families walk, scoot, cycle or use public transport, and we actively encourage sustainable travel as part of our commitment to the environment.
Is The Lyceum School connected to other schools called Lyceum?
No. The Lyceum School in Shoreditch, London, is an independent co-educational prep school for children aged 4 to 11 and part of Dukes Education. It is not connected to other schools, theatres or organisations that share the Lyceum name in the UK or overseas.
What is The Lyceum School’s connection to Dukes Education and Hopes and Dreams?
The Lyceum School is part of Dukes Education, a family of independent schools and nurseries. Our partner, Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery, is also part of the Dukes family and is based in our Worship Street building. Children at the nursery benefit from priority entry to our Reception class, shared assemblies, story time and joint trips.
What age range does The Lyceum School accept?
The Lyceum School welcomes children from age 4 in Reception through to Year 6 (age 11). Younger children can attend our partner nursery, Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery, in the same building from age 3. Entry to Reception is non-selective, while children joining Years 2 to 6 take a short assessment in English and Maths.
Is The Lyceum School suitable for working families or families relocating to London?
Yes. Our central location near Liverpool Street and Moorgate, along with wrap-around care from 8am to 5.45pm, makes The Lyceum School a natural choice for working families and those relocating to London. We welcome children joining mid-year where places allow, and we support pupils who speak English as an additional language.
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If you are exploring independent primary schools in London, we would love to welcome you to The Lyceum School. Book an Open Morning, arrange a private tour or contact our Admissions team.
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The Lyceum School, 65 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU
Telephone: 020 7247 1588 | Email: registrar@lyceumschool.co.uk
