Abercorn was founded in 1987 by Andrea Greystoke, who early in her teaching days was the first female teacher at St. Paul’s Boys’ School, and then similarly at King’s College School, London. Abercorn started as a pre-prep on
Abercorn Place, London, accepting students aged 2–8 years old. To accept older students and provide further facilities, Abercorn expanded throughout the years. In 2002, due to increased demand, the school’s Marylebone Road premises opened, which was originally the home of the Philological School – also known as the Old Grammar School – and then of
St Marylebone Grammar School. In 2014, the school expanded further and opened its Portland Place premises which is home to those aged 9–13. Most recently, new premises on Paddington have been acquired for the Senior School. Currently, the Lower School houses pupils in Nursery to Year 2, with the Senior School accommodating pupils from Year 3 and above. The Paddington Street premises is a beautifully converted former church which was formerly home to renowned
Pineapple Dance Studios. The building was also previously used by
Regent's University London. There is ample space for dedicated classrooms, a purposeful built theatre, and access to outdoor space at nearby Paddington Gardens. ==Education and extracurricular activities==