ethos
The school's educational approach is grounded in its Catholic ethos alongside a commitment to solid academic achievement.
Data profile
St Philip's School
Independent boys prep school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 4–13. Selective entry.
- Rank #120
- ISI Good
- Fees £30.8k/yr
- boys
- South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ | Reception | — | Observation | £30.8k |
| 7+ | Year 3 | — | School's own exam · Observation | £30.8k |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
79
/ 100
National rank #120
Academic70
Destinations68
Future-ready62
Pastoral80
Value-add60
Access & breadth90
External consensus70
Inspections
OFSTED
Good
Inspected 2025-03-25
Editorial verdict
pastoral
The close-knit and highly caring atmosphere is a defining feature; the school's small size allows each pupil to receive focused attention that lets them shine.
overview
Located in a grand traditional townhouse in South Kensington, St Philip's provides an outstanding preparatory education for boys grounded in solid academics and a Catholic ethos. With 83 pupils aged 4–13, it is boys-only and day. The school's small size enables a high level of individual focus, and there is a carefully judged balance between stellar academic outcomes and developing well-rounded students.
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