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Garden House School

Independent co-ed school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 3–13. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.

  • Rank #106
  • ISI Excellent
  • Fees £36.6k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+MAINYear 7——£36.6k
3+Kindergarten——£36.6k
4+Reception——£36.6k
7+———£36.6k
8+Year 4——£36.6k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

81

/ 100

National rank #106

Academic70
Destinations60
Future-ready62
Pastoral95
Value-add60
Access & breadth70
Parent70
External consensus70

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

Excellent

Inspected 2024-10-08

Read full report →

06 · Module

Key people

Head, senior leadership and governance.

  • Headteacher

    Dan Jameson

  • Head Of Girls' School

    Emma Studd

    Emma joined Garden House School in 1998, becoming Head of the Girls' School in April 2020. Before becoming Head, she worked predominantly in the upper part of the school teaching Maths and English and specialising in preparing the girls for 11+. She graduated from Bristol University with a BSc Hons in Psychology and achieved her PGCE at Roehampton University. As a mother of two teenage girls, Emma understands the importance of celebrating the magic and joy of childhood. (BSc Hons Psychology (Bristol), PGCE (Roehampton))

  • Head Of Early Years

    Julia Adlard

    Mrs. Julia Adlard runs the Early Years programme at Garden House School.

  • Head Of Boys' School

    Christian Warland

    Mr. Christian Warland runs the Boys' School at Garden House School.

  • Head Of Girls' School

    Annie Lee

    Mrs. Annie Lee runs the Girls' School at Garden House School.

07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

pastoral

I’m looking for a little advice. We are based in Wandsworth, very near Fulham and looking at schools for DS aged 2. Upon viewing the schools locally and further afield, we have applied to some local private schools and also Garden House which is further away. Of all I felt that GH aligned with our values most however I’m concerned that our son will lose the opportunity to have a close community of school friends in his immediate area. We also have a DD who is six months old, I am happy with coed or single sex for DS. For DD I really would prefer single sex. Hence GH seemingly being a good fit offering both. Our school plays fixtures against GH and the girls (and parents!) are really nice. …

pupils

Advanced search Saved [Active](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active) [Unanswered threads](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active?tab=unanswered) Connect with fellow parents here about private schooling. Parents seeking advice on boarding school can vist our [dedicated forum](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/boarding-school). I’m looking for a little advice. We are based in Wandsworth, very near Fulham and looking at schools for DS aged 2. Upon viewing the schools locally and further afield, we have applied to some local private schools and also Garden House which is further away. Of all I felt that GH aligned with our values most however I’m concerned that our son will lose the opportunity to have…

money matters

Wait for a wet morning in termtime, then try to drive to your candidate schools or jam yourself on to public transport (which probably means buses in that part of London) and see how long it really takes, including finding parking and walking the last bit from bus stop or where you've parked. If parking, check the cost - you might be lucky with timing of residents' parking in the mornings, but you'll be paying every afternoon. (Also, factor in the hidden costs of being on Kings Road twice a day and what you might spend there) Wait for a wet morning in termtime, then try to drive to your candidate schools or jam yourself on to public transport (which probably means buses in that part of Lon…

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Top feeder prep schools

Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.

Looking for open days, prospectus, bursaries or to apply? Visit the Garden House School school profile →