MixedIndependent

Thomas's Kensington

London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · W8 5PN

Set in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, Thomas's Kensington is a small co-educational independent school of around 330 pupils. Led by Head Alex Matthews and inspected by the ISI, it has no religious affiliation and operates as a day school. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where pupils are known well. Notably, around 17 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a sizeable proportion suggesting a school accustomed to addressing a range of learning needs.

330

Pupils

£34,335

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 330
Location: London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
Website: https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/thomass-kensington/

Headteacher

Head Alex Matthews

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Teaching & academics

The school offers 11+ entry, placing it among the options for families seeking a senior-school transition at that stage. With a relatively high level of SEN support across the roll, there is evidence of attention given to pupils who need additional help. Class sizes within a school of this scale tend to allow for individual focus.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 17.43%
EHC plans: 0.31%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: None
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

We have a no mobile phone policy.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £32,649 - £34,335

Thomas's Foundation offers bursary support but only to those in year 7 or above, so not available at Kensington.

Inspection reports

Last inspected: 20 June 2025

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The last word

A small, central London independent with annual day fees of roughly £32,600 to £34,300 and a firm no-mobile-phone policy. Worth noting that Thomas's Foundation bursaries are reserved for Year 7 and above, so financial support is not available at this stage.

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