Wetherby Pembridge, London
Wetherby Pembridge is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 15 in London. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2026, ended in a report card: 4 strong standard and 2 expected standard.
- Ofsted report card
- 4 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wetherby Pembridge in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades Wetherby Pembridge on 6 areas: 4 strong standard and 2 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Strong standard. "As this is a new school with pupils in Years 7 to 9, pupils have not taken any national examinations."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "The school has established a very broad and rich curriculum, with a clear vision to ensure pupils gain a high standard and breadth of academic knowledge alongside access to a wide range of skills in performing arts and sports."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "School leaders and the proprietor body are highly ambitious and have made remarkable progress since the school opened."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders prioritise personal development and wellbeing as a central part of the school's vision, based on the values of resilience, ambition, kindness and respect."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have high expectations for attendance and behaviour."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils are supported to reach high standards of learning and achieve in all aspects of school life."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should refine how they check the progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make sure all those pupils benefit fully from the support and adaptations made for them"; "Leaders should continue their work to improve attendance so that it exceeds the national average overall".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Wetherby Pembridge are St James Senior Girls' School (0.1 miles, selective); St James Preparatory School (0.1 miles); Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (0.3 miles, Outstanding); and St Paul's Girls' School (0.4 miles).
St James Senior Girls' SchoolSt James Preparatory SchoolEcole Française de Londres Jacques PrévertSt Paul's Girls' School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station, about 120 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is KENSINGTON OLYMPIA (->n), 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since January 2026 for independent schools)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Wetherby Pembridge
Every morning, as pupils enter the school, senior leaders greet them individually by name with a warm smile and handshake. Pupils reciprocate in kind. All pupils joined this brand-new school in September, many initially apprehensive about this unfamiliar environment. They quickly get to know one another, make new friends and collaborate positively across year groups. Pupils describe a sense of community, where diversity is celebrated and where they feel they belong. Pupils and staff enjoy positive and respectful relationships. Pupils value the very broad curriculum, taught by skilled and knowledgeable teachers. Staff make effective adaptations so that pupils facing barriers to learning and/or wellbeing receive the support they need to progress as well as their peers. Pupils achieve highly across the subjects. Through the school's 'three pillars' curriculum, namely academic, performing arts and games, pupils thrive in a holistic way and are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and are keen to succeed. Most behave sensibly and maturely around the school and at social times. Reported bullying is rare and is dealt with appropriately should it occur. Pupils feel safe and most attend school regularly. Pupils benefit from many opportunities to take part in wider experiences with high participation. A wide range of activities are available at lunchtime and after school, catering for diverse interests. Pupils make good use of facilities, such as the gym, drama studio, music production room, theatre and vast paying fields. These opportunities help them discover and develop talents, for example learning a musical instrument, performing confidently to an audience or trying new sports, such as fencing. The pupil-led ‘Change Makers' club enables pupils to contribute to the community through activities, such as charity fundraising. They also support local primary schools in maintaining their gardens and inviting external speakers, such as the head of a local foodbank, to raise awareness of poverty. These experiences prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain and beyond.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should refine how they check the progress of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make sure all those pupils benefit fully from the support and adaptations made for them.
- Leaders should continue their work to improve attendance so that it exceeds the national average overall.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 12 May 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wetherby Pembridge combines rigorous academics with performance and sports to help pupils thrive holistically. Teachers are highly skilled at adapting lessons so all pupils - including those with additional needs - can succeed and make strong progress. The school creates a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel they belong and are excited about learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils develop excellent speaking and communication skills with confidence and deep subject knowledge
- High-quality teaching with strong subject expertise and effective use of questioning to address misconceptions
- Broad, ambitious curriculum including performing arts and sports alongside academics
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs, allowing them to access the same curriculum as peers
- Strong personal development programme covering PSHE, wellbeing, and preparation for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Checking the impact of adaptations and interventions for pupils with SEND could be more timely to identify and address less effective support quickly
- Some aspects of the school's work remain relatively new and are continuing to develop and embed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior MasterChef, robotics, jujitsu, sports, house events, careers week, women in work day
Wetherby Pembridge is a new independent school in London serving Years 7-9 with a strong standard rating. Leaders have established an ambitious, broad curriculum combining academics with performing arts and sports, and pupils are achieving highly with well-developed knowledge and skills.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Wetherby Pembridge
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 189
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 39
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 189 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 39 serious and 150 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 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
50%
Available places
100 pupils
200 places
100 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.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
100
Total Pupils
58
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Wetherby Pembridge
Does Wetherby Pembridge meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2026, Wetherby Pembridge met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Wetherby Pembridge?
Wetherby Pembridge has around 100 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wetherby Pembridge?
Wetherby Pembridge 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 Wetherby Pembridge?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 189 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 39 serious and 150 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 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 Wetherby Pembridge?
Wetherby Pembridge is at Emberton House, Maclise Road, London, W14 8UX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)