Data profile

Thomas's Kensington

Independent co-ed prep school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 4–13. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.

  • Rank #319
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £33.2k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Kensington

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
3+£33.2k
4+£33.2k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

78

/ 100

National rank #319

Academic70
Destinations60
Future-ready62
Pastoral82
Value-add60
Access & breadth55
Parent70
External consensus70

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

Standards met

Inspected 2024-05-21

Governors have comprehensive oversight of the school. They ensure that leaders have the necessary skills and knowledge and fulfil their responsibilities to meet the independent school standards 2. Leaders accurately identify the school's strengths and areas for development.

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07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

our view

A stimulating, creative but also nurturing school in a very fashionable corner of London, Thomas’s Kensington has a cosmopolitan flavour without being too flashy or ostentatious. Children here are privileged but not spoilt – exuberant, confident and

head

Head Alex Matthews Since September 2025, Alex Matthews, previously head at Blackheath Prep. He studied geography at the University of Oxford, where he also held a music award. After a PGCE and master’s in education, specialising in primary education and English, he

teaching

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. [Find out more](/uk-schools/advice/our-school-data-explained#results-primary). ### Teaching & learning 21 Average class sizes View all data

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