Sussex House School
School summary
A small boys' preparatory school in Kensington and Chelsea, Sussex House educates around 187 pupils from the ages of eight to thirteen. The intimate roll allows close attention to each boy, and the school's Church of England character shapes its ethos. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection a rating of excellent, with the same judgement extended to pupils' personal development and full marks for compliance. Notably, almost a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting attuned to a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 May 2024
Teaching & academics
An ISI rating of excellent points to strong teaching and high standards across the curriculum. As a prep school catering for boys up to thirteen, the focus falls on preparing pupils for the next stage of senior school. The relatively high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates the school is willing to identify and accommodate individual needs.
Headmaster · Mr N P Kaye
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span a broad range of talents, with awards available in academia, music, design technology, art and drama, alongside a sports exhibition. This breadth signals a school that values creative and practical pursuits as well as the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 22.99%
- EHC plans
- 0.53%
Mobile phone policy
Boys may bring a phone to school but it must be handed in to the school office on arrival and collected on departure. Mobile phones cannot be used by boys during the school day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £33,300
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.