Garden House School
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW3 4TW
Tucked into Kensington and Chelsea, Garden House School has been educating young children since 1950 and now teaches around 450 pupils between the ages of 3 and 11. It is a small, independent day school where boys and girls are taught from the early years through to the end of primary, with 11+ entry available for those moving on to senior schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and pupils' personal development, and found it met all compliance standards. Around 5 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support.
450
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,800
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 450
- Location
- London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
- Website
- https://gardenhouseschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7730 1652
Headteacher
Principals Mr Christian Warland and Mrs Sophie Strafford
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' rating points to strong teaching and academic outcomes across the prep years. With a focus on preparing children for competitive London senior schools, the school's small size allows close attention to each pupil as they approach the 11+. The matching 'excellent' grade for personal development suggests this academic work sits within a well-rounded, supportive environment.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.39%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1950
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,880 - £28,800
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 8 October 2024
The last word
A small, highly rated Kensington prep with a long history and top ISI marks across the board. Families should weigh annual day fees of roughly £26,880 to £28,800 against the close-knit, well-regarded education on offer.
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Garden House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Garden House School located?
Garden House School is located at Turks Row, London, SW3 4TW.
What type of school is Garden House School?
Garden House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Garden House School?
Garden House School has approximately 450 pupils on roll.
What is Garden House School's inspection rating?
Garden House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 8 October 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.