Fairley House School
Westminster, Greater London · SW1P 4AU
Founded in 1982 in Westminster, Fairley House is a small independent day school where more than a third of pupils receive SEN support, shaping a setting built around individual learning needs. With around 205 pupils across the 6-16 age range and a remarkably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly one to one, teaching here is unusually personalised. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, including for pupils' personal development, and found it compliant with regulatory standards. Families considering it should understand its specialist character and read its results in that light.
205
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£46,476
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 6-16
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 1
- Location
- Westminster, Greater London
- Website
- www.fairleyhouse.org.uk
- Telephone
- 020 79765456
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Interim Head Marc Broughton
Latest results
Attainment 8
32.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
23%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, with an average Attainment 8 score of 32.4 against a national average of 46.9, and 23% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with a national figure of 47%. These figures sit below national averages, which reflects the school's specialist intake, where 36.5% of pupils are on SEN support. The headline strength is the staffing: an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio allows closely tailored attention.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 36.53%
- EHC plans
- 63.47%
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport features across the curriculum, with football, netball, rugby, cricket and athletics on offer for both boys and girls.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1982
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £46,476
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 9 July 2025
The last word
A specialist Westminster day school where a near one-to-one staffing ratio underpins genuinely individual teaching. Best suited to families seeking dedicated support, with fees reaching up to £46,476 a year.
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Fairley House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Fairley House School located?
Fairley House School is located at 30 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU.
What type of school is Fairley House School?
Fairley House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Fairley House School?
Fairley House School has approximately 205 pupils on roll.
What is Fairley House School's inspection rating?
Fairley House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 9 July 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.