Glendower Preparatory School, London
Glendower Preparatory School is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Glendower Preparatory School in detail
Glendower Preparatory School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Glendower Preparatory School. This is a place where intellectual curiosity, ambition and character are nurtured in equal measure. We are unapologetically committed to academic excellence and to the transformative power of girls’ education. At Glendower, we believe that a rigorous education, rooted in strong relationships and a deep understanding of how children learn, enables every girl to flourish."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Glendower Preparatory School are Mander Portman Woodward School (under 0.1 miles); Queen's Gate School (under 0.1 miles); Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle (0.1 miles, Good); and St Philip's School (0.2 miles, Good, selective).
Mander Portman Woodward SchoolQueen's Gate SchoolLycee Francais Charles de GaulleSt Philip's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 53 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gloucester Road, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanhope Gardens, 30 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 May 2024
Short Visit
13 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 March 2020
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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28 May 2026
Stories: Glendower’s 130th Anniversary Art Exhibition
11 Nov 2025
Ahead of the Curve: How Glendower’s GlenX Curriculum Reflects the Future of Education
7 Nov 2025
The Power of Sisterhood: Why Glendower Matters More Than Ever
26 Sep 2025
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17 Sep 2025
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27 Aug 2025
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Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 233
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 233 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 186 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
34 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 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
94%
Near capacity
292 pupils
310 places
18 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
292
Total Pupils
0
Boys
292
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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Questions parents ask about Glendower Preparatory School
When was Glendower Preparatory School last inspected?
Glendower Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
How many pupils go to Glendower Preparatory School?
Glendower Preparatory School has around 292 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Glendower Preparatory School?
Glendower Preparatory School 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 Glendower Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 233 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 47 serious and 186 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 34 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Glendower Preparatory School?
Glendower Preparatory School is at 86/87 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)