What are the best private schools in Kensington and Chelsea?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Kensington and Chelsea include Bassett House School, Cameron Vale School, and Falkner House. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Kensington and Chelsea?

Kensington and Chelsea has 14 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 17 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Kensington and Chelsea ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Kensington and Chelsea private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Kensington and Chelsea cost?

Fees for private schools in Kensington and Chelsea vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

30 private schools found

Key Facts

In Kensington and Chelsea, 31 independent schools (20.0% of total) cater to 10,788 pupils, reflecting a significant private education sector presence.
Of the 10 inspected independent schools in Kensington and Chelsea, 80.0% achieve Good or Outstanding ratings, with 2 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings recorded.
The independent schools in Kensington and Chelsea have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to a national average of 23.8%, and 14.9% have special educational needs.
Pupils in Kensington and Chelsea's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 11.65 and 8.2% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, significantly below national averages.

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Bassett House School

W10 6JP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils112

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Cameron Vale School

London, SW3 6AH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils54

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Falkner House

London, SW7 4QB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils360

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Francis Holland Preparatory School

SW3 6NB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–12 · Girls

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Pupils256

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Garden House School

London, SW3 4TW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Pupils369

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Glendower Preparatory School

London, SW7 5JX

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls

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Pupils292

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Knightsbridge School

London, SW1X 0BD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Pupils295

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Mander Portman Woodward School

London, SW7 5AB

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–20

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Pupils524

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More House School

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 9–18 · Girls

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Pupils79

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Norland Place School

London, W11 4UH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

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Pupils237

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Notting Hill Prep School

London, W11 1QQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14

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Pupils344

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Pembridge Hall School

London, W2 4EH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11 · Girls

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Pupils426

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Queen's Gate School

London, SW7 5LE

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls

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Pupils371

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Southbank International School Kensington

London, W11 3BU

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils144

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Sussex House School

London, SW1X 0EA

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils184

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Wetherby School

London, W2 4ED

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–8 · Boys

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Pupils314

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Ashbourne College

London, W8 4PL

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–21

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Pupils223

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Hill House School

London, SW1X 0EP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

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Pupils396

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Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle

London, SW7 2DG

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

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Pupils3,420

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St Philip's School

London, SW7 4NE

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

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Pupils79

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Thomas's Kensington

London, W8 5PN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

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Pupils329

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Arden House

London, W10 6QY

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17

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Pupils26

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SIAL

London, W11 4UH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

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Pupils82

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Snowflake School

London, W3 8SB

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

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Pupils43

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 private schools in Kensington and Chelsea, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Kensington and Chelsea	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	80%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	74%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.37	+0.00
Attainment 8	11.7	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	18%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£11,995	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

Key Facts

Bassett House School

Cameron Vale School

Falkner House

Francis Holland Preparatory School

Garden House School

Glendower Preparatory School

Knightsbridge School

Mander Portman Woodward School

More House School

Norland Place School

Notting Hill Prep School

Pembridge Hall School

Queen's Gate School

Southbank International School Kensington

Sussex House School

Wetherby School

Ashbourne College

Hill House School

Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle

St Philip's School

Thomas's Kensington

Arden House

SIAL

Snowflake School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in Kensington and Chelsea?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Kensington and Chelsea?

How are private schools in Kensington and Chelsea ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Kensington and Chelsea private schools?

How much do private schools in Kensington and Chelsea cost?

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