MixedIndependent

Knightsbridge School

London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW1X 0BD

Founded in 2006, Knightsbridge School is a small independent for boys and girls aged 2 to 16 in Kensington and Chelsea. With around 415 pupils and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about four to one, it offers a degree of individual attention rarely found in larger settings. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both overall quality and pupils' personal development, and judged it compliant with regulatory standards. Led by Principal Mrs Shona Colaço, it suits families seeking a closely supervised, all-through environment near the heart of London.

415

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£33,840

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-16
Pupils: 415
Pupil:teacher ratio: 4
Location: London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
Website: https://www.knightsbridgeschool.com/
Telephone: 020 7590 9000

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Principal Mrs Shona Colaço

Latest results

Attainment 8

52.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

46%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

44%

Teaching & academics

Pupils achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 52.4, comfortably ahead of the national average of 46.9, while results at grade 5 and above in English and Maths (46%) sit broadly in line with the national picture. Some 44% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, pointing to a solid spread of strong outcomes. GCSE is the qualification on offer, with Mathematics, English Literature, English Language and Business Studies among the popular choices. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.05%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Music Scholarship

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageBusiness Studies

Sport

Main sports

Core British sports

Beyond the classroom

Sport centres on core British games, and a Music Scholarship recognises pupils with particular talent in that field.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 2006
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Headphones only (for use on Chromebooks). Mobile phones are handed in and collected from reception at the end of the school day if they are brought into school. Smartwatches, tablets or eReaders are not permitted.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £30,180 - £33,840
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Four 100 per cent bursaries for pupils in years 7-11

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 May 2023

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The last word

An intimate, all-through London school where small classes and above-average academic attainment go hand in hand. Four full bursaries for Years 7 to 11 widen access to its fees of roughly £30,000 to £34,000 a year.

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