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St Philip's School

London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW7 4NE

With just 78 boys on its roll, St Philip's School is among the smaller independent preparatory schools in Kensington and Chelsea, and that intimacy defines it. A Roman Catholic day school for boys, it offers the kind of close-knit environment where every pupil is known. Around 14 per cent of boys receive some form of SEN support, a figure that suggests the school is set up to give individual attention. The school is led by Headmaster Mr Alexander Thomas and inspected by the ISI.

78

Pupils

£29,520

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
78
Location
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
Website
https://www.stpschool.co.uk/

Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Alexander Thomas

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Teaching & academics

As a small Catholic prep school, St Philip's combines academic teaching with a faith-based ethos. The relatively high proportion of boys on SEN support points to a setting where learning can be tailored to individual needs rather than delivered to a large cohort.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
14.1%
EHC plans
0%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
RC
Boarding
No

Mobile phone policy

All boys with a phone hand their phone in at the start of the school day and get it back when they leave school.

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£26,280 - £29,520
Bursaries up to
100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries available

The last word

A small, all-boys Catholic prep in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, where means-tested bursaries widen access and a tight roll means no boy goes unnoticed.

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St Philip's School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is St Philip's School located?

St Philip's School is located at London, SW7 4NE.

What type of school is St Philip's School?

St Philip's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend St Philip's School?

St Philip's School has approximately 78 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.