Bales College
London, Westminster, Greater London · W10 4AA
A small independent school in the heart of Westminster, Bales College runs from age 11 right through to 20, with a compact roll of around 100 pupils and a sixth form of 28. Its size lends itself to close attention and small classes, and the all-through age range means pupils can stay with the school well beyond the usual school-leaving age. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'sound' and judged personal development 'good', with all compliance requirements met. Led by Dr Benjamin Moore, it is a setting that may suit families looking for a small, central London environment rather than a large institution.
100
Pupils
sound
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Pupils
- 100
- Location
- London, Westminster, Greater London
- Website
- www.balescollege.co.uk
- Telephone
- 020 8960 5899
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Dr Benjamin Moore
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Bales College offers GCSEs and A-levels, with popular GCSE choices including History, French and English, and A-level options spanning Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry and Biology. Reported attainment figures, however, sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 10.6 against a national average of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents will want to weigh these results carefully and discuss with the school how it supports individual pupils. SEN support is provided to around 2% of the roll.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 28
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2%
- EHC plans
- 22%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- sound
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 10 December 2024
The last word
A small, central London independent with an unusually long age range and individual attention - though its published attainment figures sit far below national averages and merit close scrutiny.
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Bales College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bales College located?
Bales College is located at 2j Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA.
What type of school is Bales College?
Bales College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Bales College?
Bales College has approximately 100 pupils on roll.
What is Bales College's inspection rating?
Bales College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "sound" at its inspection on 10 December 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.