Thomas's Kensington
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 20 June 2025
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.
Head · Alex Matthews
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 17.43%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
Mobile phone policy
We have a no mobile phone policy.
Fees & bursaries
- 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.
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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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Thomas's Kensington 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.