Kensington Park School, London
Kensington Park School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 20 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kensington Park School in detail
Kensington Park School in its own words
In its own words: "In choosing an independent secondary school, I know from first-hand experience that parents are looking for the educational provision that will best suit their child as a unique individual."
From the headteacher's welcome: "KPS offers an intellectually stimulating environment within which students can learn and grow, but also have fun. While our staff are rigorous in their approach to teaching and learning, they are thoroughly modern in their outlook and practice. KPS offers an intellectually stimulating environment within which students can learn and grow, but also have fun."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, running, dance, drama, choir, chess, coding, STEM and art.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kensington Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kensington Park School are Pembridge Hall School (0.2 miles); Wetherby School (0.3 miles); Southbank International School Kensington (0.4 miles); and Ashbourne College (0.6 miles, Outstanding).
Pembridge Hall SchoolWetherby SchoolSouthbank International School KensingtonAshbourne College
Where pupils go next
Of the 40 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 53 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bayswater Underground Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orme Square, 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 16 October 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
24 March 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
22 May 2025
Short Visit
29 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
18 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
17 May 2017
Integrated
2 December 2014
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2018 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kensington Park School excels at creating a safe, supportive environment where pupils are eager to learn and behave excellently. The sixth-form provision is exceptional, preparing students exceptionally well for university and beyond. The school offers a rich curriculum with excellent enrichment activities including languages (classics, Spanish, Mandarin), theatre, music, and regular educational trips.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development, behaviour and welfare with impeccable pupil conduct in class and around school -
- Exceptional sixth-form provision with excellent preparation for next steps -
- Broad, balanced curriculum enriched with educational visits, trips, outdoor pursuits, theatre and musical productions -
- Effective safeguarding with strong pastoral support contributing to pupil safety and well-being -
- High quality teaching with good progress across subjects and strong teacher-pupil relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Most-able pupils are not sufficiently challenged to make substantial progress -
- Pupils who speak English as an additional language lack sufficient opportunities to develop subject-specific vocabulary -
- Insufficient focus on main school priorities to ensure continuous improvement -
- Middle leaders' skills are not fully developed to check and improve teaching quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, including in the boarding provision, with strong staff vigilance, robust procedures, and boarders reporting they feel safe with no bullying concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, trips, outdoor pursuits, theatre productions, musical productions, school council, sixth-form mentoring programme
Kensington Park School is a good school that meets all independent school standards and national minimum standards for boarding. The school has strong leadership, a broad curriculum, and exceptional sixth-form provision.
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£35,820 to £37,260
depending on year group
| Years 7 to 11 | £35,820 a year |
| Sixth Form (Current Students) | £35,820 a year |
| Sixth Form (Direct Entry) | £37,260 a year |
Including VAT at 20% (added by us to the school's ex-VAT figure). 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
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Kensington Park School
Look Up, Join In, Be Present
27 Jul 2026
A Year of Achievement, Opportunity and Growth at KPS
13 Jul 2026
Supporting Students Through the University Application Journey
19 Jun 2026
“Those Four Months Changed My Whole Life”
5 Jun 2026
Students Celebrate Success in National Creative Writing Competition
16 Mar 2026
Recognising Excellence and Potential: Scholarships at Kensington Park School
12 Feb 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 183
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 183 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 150 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
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 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
29%
Available places
173 pupils
604 places
431 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
53
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
31.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
173
Total Pupils
115
Boys
58
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Kensington Park School
What are GCSE results like at Kensington Park School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kensington Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Kensington Park School last inspected?
Kensington Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Kensington Park School?
Kensington Park School has around 173 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kensington Park School?
Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 183 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 150 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kensington Park School?
Kensington Park School is at 40-44 Bark Place, Bayswater, London, W2 4AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)