Kensington Prep School GDST, London
Kensington Prep School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 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 January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kensington Prep School GDST in detail
Kensington Prep School GDST in its own words
In its own words: "The curriculum at Ken Prep is meticulously crafted to embody the ‘Growing Great Minds’ vision. Our curriculum is designed to achieve academic excellence while providing outstanding pastoral care to all our pupils. It is tailored to meet the specific needs of our girls, offering numerous opportunities for exploratory teaching and learning methods, as well as varied enrichment opportunities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our pupils are encouraged to think boldly, embrace challenges, and find joy in learning. At Kensington Prep, we are ambitious for every child, nurturing academic excellence through extraordinary teaching that sparks curiosity, stretches thinking, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Steeped in history yet confidently forward-facing, Kensington Prep blends tradition with innovation."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, dance, drama, coding, STEM, sewing and film.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kensington Prep School GDST are Evergreen Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Parsons Green Prep School (0.4 miles, selective); L'Ecole des Petits School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and The Fulham Prep School Ltd (0.7 miles).
Evergreen Primary SchoolParsons Green Prep SchoolL'Ecole des Petits SchoolThe Fulham Prep School Ltd
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Parsons Green, about 220 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parsons Green Lane /Fulham Lib, 40 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
13 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
27 June 2018
Integrated
5 May 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Kensington Prep School GDST
Tatler Schools Awards 2027: Best Prep School Nomination
29 Sep 2026
Summer Term Concert at Cadogan Hall
1 May 2026
IAPS U11 National Netball Finals
1 May 2026
New Playground Unveiling
1 May 2026
Year 6 Senior School Offers
2 Apr 2026
ISI Insepection Report Highlights (January 2026)
20 Mar 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 142
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 39
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 142 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 39 serious and 103 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
100%
Full
300 pupils
300 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
8.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
300
Total Pupils
0
Boys
300
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Kensington Prep School GDST
When was Kensington Prep School GDST last inspected?
Kensington Prep School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Kensington Prep School GDST?
Kensington Prep School GDST has around 300 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kensington Prep School GDST?
Kensington Prep School GDST 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 Prep School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 142 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 39 serious and 103 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kensington Prep School GDST?
Kensington Prep School GDST is at 596 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)