Brighton College Prep Kensington, Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Brighton College Prep Kensington is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Knightsbridge & Belgravia. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brighton College Prep Kensington in detail
Brighton College Prep Kensington in its own words
In its own words: "In 2026, we were recognised as runner-up in The Week's Best City Prep Award making Brighton College Prep Kensington the Best City Prep for Boys and Girls in the best city in the world - London!"
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Brighton College Prep Kensington are Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle (0.4 miles, Good); Queen's Gate School (0.5 miles); Knightsbridge School (0.5 miles); and Glendower Preparatory School (0.5 miles, selective).
Lycee Francais Charles de GaulleQueen's Gate SchoolKnightsbridge SchoolGlendower Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is South Kensington Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Exhibition Road, 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1115 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westminster (2033).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 8 December 2010, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
7 September 2026
Routine Inspection
25 June 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
14 March 2024
Short Visit
3 July 2023
Regulatory Compliance
22 January 2020
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£33,129 to £37,467
depending on year group
| Reception and Years 1 and 2 | £33,129 a year |
| Years 3 and 4 | £35,286 a year |
| Years 5 and 6 | £35,460 a year |
| Years 7 and 8 | £37,467 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Westminster - 11 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Brighton College Prep Kensington
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 133
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 35
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 133 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 35 serious and 98 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
329 pupils
510 places
181 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
329
Total Pupils
161
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Brighton College Prep Kensington
Questions parents ask about Brighton College Prep Kensington
When was Brighton College Prep Kensington last inspected?
Brighton College Prep Kensington is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in September 2026.
How many pupils go to Brighton College Prep Kensington?
Brighton College Prep Kensington has around 329 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Brighton College Prep Kensington?
Brighton College Prep Kensington is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brighton College Prep Kensington?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 133 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 35 serious and 98 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 23 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brighton College Prep Kensington?
Brighton College Prep Kensington is at 10-13 Princes Gardens, Knightsbridge & Belgravia, SW7 1ND.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)