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Pembridge Hall School, London

Prep
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 4–11

Pembridge Hall School 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 October 2023.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Pembridge Hall School in detail

Pembridge Hall School in its own words

In its own words: "We provide girls with an ambitious, forward-thinking learning experience and cultivate their full potential with exceptional opportunities. At the end of their time with us, learners are curious, kind and well-rounded individuals who go on to attend some of the most prestigious day and boarding schools."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, cricket, gymnastics, swimming, running, yoga, dance, ballet, drama and choir.

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Pembridge Hall School are Wetherby School (under 0.1 miles); Kensington Park School (0.2 miles, selective); Southbank International School Kensington (0.2 miles); and Ashbourne College (0.6 miles, Outstanding).

Wetherby SchoolKensington Park SchoolSouthbank International School KensingtonAshbourne College

Who goes there

In 2026, 110 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Notting Hill Gate Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Palace Gardens Terrace, 200 metres away.

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Sophie Banks
Pupils:426
LA:Kensington and Chelsea
Phone:02072290121
Address:18 Pembridge Square, London, W2 4EH
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:23 October 1979

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    31 October 2023

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  • Short Visit

    30 June 2023

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    21 May 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    10 May 2016

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2010

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View full ISI report page
URN:100531
UKPRN:10075160
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Kensington and Bayswater
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£33,870

about £11,290 a term

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Kensington and Chelsea - 6 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Keep up with Pembridge Hall School

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Notting Hill Gate Station
317m · 5 min walk
Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
322m · 5 min walk
Bayswater Underground Station
379m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M)
204m · 3 min walk
Notting Hill Gate Station (Stop N)
219m · 4 min walk
Palace Court (Stop S)
228m · 4 min walk
Saint Petersburg Place (->E)
253m · 4 min walk
Palace Gardens Terr/ Notting Hill Gate (Stop K)
274m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
227
Fatal
0
Serious
38
Children hurt
8

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 227 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 38 serious and 189 slight.

8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.

46 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

85%

Available places

426 pupils

500 places

74 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Kensington and Chelsea council

Low demand council-wide0.54 applications per place

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

110

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

25.8%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

426

Total Pupils

0

Boys

426

Girls

2026 academic year

Linked Schools

Schools linked by geographic proximity

Questions parents ask about Pembridge Hall School

When was Pembridge Hall School last inspected?

Pembridge Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.

How many pupils go to Pembridge Hall School?

Pembridge Hall School has around 426 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Pembridge Hall School?

Pembridge Hall 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 Pembridge Hall School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 227 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 38 serious and 189 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 46 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 Pembridge Hall School?

Pembridge Hall School is at 18 Pembridge Square, London, W2 4EH.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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