Wetherby Senior School
London, Westminster, Greater London · W1U 2QU
Set in the heart of Westminster, Wetherby Senior is a small independent boys' school admitting pupils from age 11. With just over 400 boys, including a sixth form of around 90, it offers an intimate setting under Headmaster Rob Garvey. The school is inspected by the ISI and offers some means-tested bursaries. A notably structured approach to mobile phones runs throughout the school, with Yondr pouches in the younger years and tighter rules building towards a more trusting sixth-form arrangement.
408
Pupils
£32,520
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 408
- Location
- London, Westminster, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.wetherbysenior.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Rob Garvey
Latest results
Attainment 8
18.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
69%
A-level A*-A
16%
A-level A*-B
75%
Teaching & academics
Academic results show real strength at the top end, with 69% of GCSE entries graded 9-7 and three-quarters of A-level results reaching A*-B, of which 16% are A*-A. The reported headline figures sit oddly against this picture: the published Attainment 8 of 18.9 and 0% reaching grade 5 in English and Maths fall well below national averages, which likely reflects how an independent school's data is captured rather than the day-to-day experience. The sixth-form offering leans towards mathematics, sciences, economics and the humanities, and an EPQ is available for boys who want to pursue independent research.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 91
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Subjects such as Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Art and Design, Latin and Classical Civilisation feature prominently at GCSE, suggesting a curriculum that values the arts and classics alongside core academics. Physical Education and Sports Studies also appear on the GCSE menu.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Years 7-10: phones locked in Yondr pouches at start of day, unlocked at end. Year 11: phones must be switched off on person. Sixth form: phones only allowed in sixth form common room
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £32,520
Some means-tested bursaries on offer
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 26 September 2023
The last word
A small, central-London boys' school with strong top-end results and a clear-eyed stance on phones. Worth a close look for families who want an academically focused setting on a manageable scale.
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Wetherby Senior School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wetherby Senior School located?
Wetherby Senior School is located at 100 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, Westminster, London, W1U 2QU.
What type of school is Wetherby Senior School?
Wetherby Senior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Wetherby Senior School?
Wetherby Senior School has approximately 408 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.