Kensington Wade
Kensington Wade is an independent school in London offering bilingual immersive education from Nursery to Year 6, inclusive of lunch, trips, and educational materials but excluding uniforms and certain extra-curricular activities.
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Our take
Independent co-ed prep school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.
- Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Application timeline
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
About the head
Kensington Wade is an award-winning bilingual nursery and prep school combining the best of British and Chinese culture with academic excellence. The school fosters linguistic and cultural fluency, embraces a wide variety of extracurricular activities balancing scholastic pursuits, and encourages pupils to become skilled intercultural navigators for a diverse society.
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
arts
boarding
academic
Where leavers go
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Cohort | 20 |
| US Ivy | 1 |
Recent coverage
In May 2026, Kensington Wade's Year 6 pupil Eric secured first place in the ISA Coding Competition 2026. In March 2026, the school announced that its Year 6 pupils had sat 11+ examinations over the Autumn and Spring terms for a range of destination schools. In February 2026, Kensington Wade celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with a vibrant Chinese New Year event. The school has been led by Headteacher Mr.
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Inspection
Isi — 1 Jan 2023
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
Policies & documents
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What kind of child is Kensington Wade best for?+
Kensington Wade suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@kensingtonwade.com or phone on 02030962888. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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Frequently asked questions
- How much are the fees at Kensington Wade?
- Day fees at Kensington Wade range from £23,550 to £28,260 per year.
- What ages does Kensington Wade take?
- Kensington Wade takes pupils from age 2 to 11.
- Is Kensington Wade a day or boarding school?
- Kensington Wade is a day school.
- Is Kensington Wade co-educational or single-sex?
- Kensington Wade is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is Kensington Wade?
- Kensington Wade is in Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9ER.
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