Garden House School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 8 October 2024
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.
Principals · Mr Christian Warland and Mrs Sophie Strafford
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1950
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.39%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,880 - £28,800
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.