NLCS is a city school in a country setting. The school is centred on an eighteenth century mansion house in 30 acres of park land. A large purpose-built school has been joined to the house with generous classroom and laboratory provision. On the campus there is also a Music School, Drawing School and Technology Centre.
The school has a proud academic tradition. It was founded in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, a leading pioneer in women's education, and it has continued to take a leading role in girls' education. About 90% of pupils go on to University and both the Sciences and the Arts are well represented. The school maintains its tradition of a broad curriculum.
Music is also a strong tradition. There are two orchestras, choirs, a concert band and many chamber groups. The school has had finalists in the National Chamber Music Competition regularly over the last five years and has twice won the Founder's Trophy in that competition.
The school has recently completed a building programme which has added a Design Technology workshop, six new tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. The facilities for sport are outstanding. An infant school was opened in 1995 so that education for girls from the age of 4+ through to 18 is provided.
