Sussex House School
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW1X 0EA
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.
187
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£33,300
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 8-13
- Pupils
- 187
- Location
- London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.sussexhouseschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 75841741
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr N P Kaye
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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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 0
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.99%
- EHC plans
- 0.53%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £33,300
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 May 2024
The last word
A small, well-regarded Kensington prep for boys, with the personal attention that comes from a roll of fewer than 200. Day fees reach up to £33,300 a year.
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Sussex House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sussex House School located?
Sussex House School is located at 68 Cadogan Square, London, SW1X 0EA.
What type of school is Sussex House School?
Sussex House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Sussex House School?
Sussex House School has approximately 187 pupils on roll.
What is Sussex House School's inspection rating?
Sussex House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 May 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.