Wetherby Senior School, London
Wetherby Senior School is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 18 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wetherby Senior School in detail
Wetherby Senior School in its own words
In its own words: "In our relatively short history, Wetherby Senior has built a vibrant, diverse and caring community with strong shared values. Our objective is simple - we want our young people to experience an outstanding, well-rounded and progressive education that prepares them to face modern life with a strong sense of responsibility and compassion towards others."
Vision and values (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 Wetherby Senior 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 Wetherby Senior School are Queen's College, London (0.2 miles); Eifa International School (0.3 miles); Southbank International School Westminster (0.3 miles); and Wetherby Preparatory School (0.5 miles, selective).
Queen's College, LondonEifa International SchoolSouthbank International School WestminsterWetherby Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 44 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 149 pupils (36.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Bond Street Underground Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wigmore Street, 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3884 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, shoplifting and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westminster (2033), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 20 April 2016, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
26 September 2023
Short Visit
17 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
5 June 2019
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£35,160
about £11,720 a term
Including VAT. 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
Keep up with Wetherby Senior School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 258
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 68
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 258 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 68 serious and 190 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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
58%
Available places
406 pupils
700 places
294 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.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
149
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
36.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
406
Total Pupils
406
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wetherby Senior School
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Questions parents ask about Wetherby Senior School
What are GCSE results like at Wetherby Senior 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 Wetherby Senior School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Wetherby Senior School last inspected?
Wetherby Senior School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Wetherby Senior School?
Wetherby Senior School has around 406 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wetherby Senior School?
Wetherby Senior 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 Wetherby Senior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 258 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 68 serious and 190 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Wetherby Senior School?
Wetherby Senior School is at 100 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, London, W1U 2QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)