Glendower Preparatory School
School summary
Founded in 1895, Glendower Preparatory School is a small independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11 in Kensington and Chelsea. With around 292 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both education quality and pupil personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. Led by Headmistress Ms Claire Boyd, it prepares girls for 11+ entry to senior schools.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 May 2024
Teaching & academics
Glendower's ISI "excellent" judgement places it among the strongest performers the inspectorate recognises, a standard reflected across both academic and personal development. The school supports a notable proportion of pupils with special educational needs, at just over 14 per cent, suggesting attention to individual learning. As a preparatory school taking girls to age 11, its focus is firmly on readiness for senior school entry.
Headmistress · Ms Claire Boyd
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1895
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 14.04%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,284
Ambitious partnership and development programme aims to provide two means-tested bursaries per year group, with additional support for current pupils whose parents may experience financial problems
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A small, long-established girls' prep in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, with top inspection marks and a bursary programme that aims to widen access. Families seeking a focused, individual environment for 11+ preparation will find much to consider here.
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Glendower Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.