Private Schools in South Kensington
There are 8 private schools in South Kensington, with day fees from £12,942–£51,633 per year and places for pupils aged 2–19. Compare fees, Houseroom Index rankings, entry points and upcoming open days for every independent school in the area below.
- Schools
- 8
- Day fees
- £12,942–£51,633 / year
- Ages
- 2–19
Best-ranked private schools in South Kensington
By Houseroom Index score: exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
Prep and senior schools
7 take primary-age pupils · 3 have a senior school or sixth form · 3 girls', 1 boys', 4 co-ed
Top senior: Abingdon House School, Queen's Gate School, Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
Top prep: Glendower Preparatory School, St Philip's School
Private school fees in South Kensington
Day fees run from £12,942–£51,633 a year; the typical (median) top day fee is £38,817. Figures include 20% VAT where the school publishes it. See the full annual cost with extras →
All 8 private schools in South Kensington
Private schools in South Kensington: common questions
- What are the best private schools in South Kensington?
- On the Houseroom Index, which weighs exam results, university destinations, inspection outcomes and value, the highest-scoring independent schools in South Kensington are Glendower Preparatory School, St Philip's School, Abingdon House School, Queen's Gate School and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle. The full list below is sorted by the same score.
- What is the best private secondary school in South Kensington?
- Abingdon House School has the highest Houseroom Index score of the secondary independent schools in South Kensington, followed by Queen's Gate School and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle.
- How much are private school fees in South Kensington?
- Published day fees at independent schools in South Kensington range from £12,942–£51,633 a year, with a typical (median) top day fee of £38,817. Since January 2025 fees include 20% VAT; extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
- How many private schools are there in South Kensington?
- Houseroom lists 8 independent schools in South Kensington: 7 taking primary-age pupils and 3 with a senior school or sixth form, including 3 girls' and 1 boys' schools.