- Location
- London
- Age range
- 4–11
- Attendance
- Day school
About Thomas's Kensington
Schoolscout directory record ·
Located in the heart of London, Thomas’s Kensington offers a vibrant, nurturing and well-rounded education for children aged 4–11.
The school combines str...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Thomas's Kensington is one of the four schools of the Thomas's London Day Schools group. The school operates today on a Kensington campus, central London, and is co-educational ages 4-11. The Head is Joanna Ebner. The school is a member of the IAPS. The Thomas's schools are particularly distinguished by their high-end professional London parent body.
Additional source record ·
Thomas’s Kensington has opened the doors to its stunning new purpose-built school in St Albans Grove, W8. Designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and connection, the light-filled spaces and exceptional facilities mark an exciting new chapter in the school’s story. Discover more HERE. For Admissions please click HERE
Thomas’s London Day Schools is a family-run group of co-educational independent schools, which seek to give an exceptional start in life to more than 2,000 children between the ages of two and eighteen.
The overall goal of a Thomas’s education is to equip all of our pupils with optimism and readiness for the future, to become contributors to society and to flourish as successful, conscientious and caring citizens of the world.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1971 — 55-year history
- Co-educational prep school ages 4-11
- Set on a campus in Kensington, central London
- Part of the Thomas's London Day Schools group
- IAPS member
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 4–11
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr Alex Matthews
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Top London senior schools
- Russell Group via senior school progression
Alumni notes
- Old Thomas's Kensington pupils progress to top London senior schools
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Joanna Ebner (Head)
- Founded
- 1971
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 327
- Boys
- 147 · 44.95%
- Girls
- 180 · 55.05%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 57 · 17.43%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 1 · 0.31%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £10,882.8 – £11,545.2 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Thomas's Kensington?
Thomas's Kensington is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located near London in Greater London. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Prep.
How do I apply to Thomas's Kensington?
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Most families apply to Thomas's Kensington 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Thomas's Kensington?
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Fees for Thomas's Kensington vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £10,882–£11,545.
Is Thomas's Kensington a day or boarding school?
Thomas's Kensington is a day school.
Is Thomas's Kensington selective?
Admissions to Thomas's Kensington may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- 1 St. Albans Grove
- Town / locality
- London
- County
- Greater London
- Region
- London
- Postcode
- W8 5PN
- Country
- United Kingdom
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