Kensington Wade, London
Kensington Wade is an independent school for pupils aged 3 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 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kensington Wade in detail
Kensington Wade in its own words
In its own words: "Kensington Wade is an exciting and new type of school. We are the first and only bilingual English-Chinese prep school in Europe. Our aim is to provide our pupils with the skills they will need to succeed in an ever-changing world."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Kensington Wade is an award-winning, immersive bilingual nursery and prep school which takes the best of British and Chinese culture and couples this with academic excellence. Our child-centred approach, focussed on ensuring every individual boy and girl is challenged in all areas of their development, creates a happy, inspiring environment where all pupils thrive."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hammersmith and Fulham
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kensington Wade are The Fulham Prep School Ltd (0.5 miles); St Paul's Girls' School (0.6 miles); Bute House Preparatory School for Girls (0.7 miles); and Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (0.7 miles, Outstanding).
The Fulham Prep School LtdSt Paul's Girls' SchoolBute House Preparatory School for GirlsEcole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert
Who goes there
In 2026, 20 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Charing Cross Hospital, 50 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 31 August 2022, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
21 January 2025
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Kensington Wade
Chinese Bridge Speaking Competition Awards 2026
28 Sep 2026
A Parent’s Guide to Mid-Autumn Festival: Traditions, Mooncakes and Meaning
25 Sep 2026
GCSE’s at age 11 for Kensington Wade pupils
21 Aug 2026
Five Questions to Ask on a School Open Day
24 Jul 2026
Our 2026 Leavers: Where Kensington Wade Pupils Go Next
17 Jul 2026
Nursery to Prep: What to Look for When Choosing a Primary School in London
10 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 152
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 152 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 128 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
26 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
71%
Available places
128 pupils
180 places
52 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
20
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
128
Total Pupils
62
Boys
66
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Kensington Wade
When was Kensington Wade last inspected?
Kensington Wade is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
How many pupils go to Kensington Wade?
Kensington Wade has around 128 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kensington Wade?
Kensington Wade 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 Wade?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 152 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 128 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 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 Wade?
Kensington Wade is at Fulham Palace Road, London, London, W6 9ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)