Wetherby School Kensington
Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW5 0JN
Wetherby School Kensington is a small boys' pre-prep in the heart of Kensington, with around 140 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to one. Founded in 2017 and led by Head Victoria Playford, it offers the kind of close attention that a compact setting allows. Notably, just over 32 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and meeting a range of individual needs. As a pre-prep, it caters for the very youngest school years rather than the full 11+ age range.
140
Pupils
£32,970
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 140
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 11
- Location
- Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.wetherbyschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Victoria Playford
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Teaching & academics
With one teacher to roughly every eleven boys, the school is well placed to give close individual attention during these foundational years. The sizeable proportion of pupils receiving SEN support points to a staff used to adapting their teaching, which may reassure families whose sons need a little extra help early on. As an ISI-inspected independent, it operates within the standards expected of that sector.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 32.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.89%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 2017
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
As we are a pre-prep, no phones are allowed onsite with students.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £32,970
School actively fundraising for bursaries aiming to educate one child on a full bursary for two years as well as support struggling current parents.
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 1 August 2023
The last word
A small, attentive Kensington pre-prep for boys, suited to families who value early years care in an intimate setting. Day fees reach up to £32,970, with the school actively fundraising to extend bursary support.
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Wetherby School Kensington 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wetherby School Kensington located?
Wetherby School Kensington is located at Kensington, SW5 0JN.
What type of school is Wetherby School Kensington?
Wetherby School Kensington is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Wetherby School Kensington?
Wetherby School Kensington has approximately 140 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.