Kensington School

Since 2021, Duncan Giles BSc MA PGCE. Articulate, affable and walking in the steps of his father who founded the school in 1966. Duncan attended Kensington himself and seemed destined to return one day. Clearly continuing his father’s legacy - tra

Non-selective in early years and junior. Nursery to year 3 ‘relaxed’ regarding English levels as school is confident it can get students to where they need to be. English assessments thereafter. School is not unnecessarily rigid - common sense use

Sixty-six per cent of students are accepted to UK universities and a good half of those are Russell Group. UCL, LSE, King’s College London and Imperial College London are popular choices with Kensington students. Twenty per cent secure places in B

Excellent results achieved with experienced teachers working with relatively small groups of motivated students. In 2023, 53 per cent grade 9-8 and 75 per cent grade 9-7 at GCSE. At A level, 65 per cent A*/A and 90 per cent A/B. Consistent with pr

Welcoming teachers with ‘a spark in their step’ and ‘personality’. Parents appreciate the small classes and and say that ‘individual attention is amazing’. ‘There is no way to slip under the radar.’ ‘No-one can hide away and kids have to be prese

Small class sizes make it much easier for teachers to flag up issues, adapt the materials (depending on requirements) and offer in class support. Also one to one for pupils with a diagnosis - after assessing to see if it is a learning delay or dif

Second language English students are kept within the classroom environment as much as possible but there is also small group work outside of the classroom and one to one tuition if necessary. Parents talk about a personalised focus for those who a

An adequate arts offering but it not extensive. Weekly music lessons until end of year 10 but no real opportunity to learn an instrument. Favourite after-school clubs in primary are yoga, sewing club, cookery club and arts and crafts (the latter t

Kensington is a small city school so not surprisingly sport facilities are limited. A broad understanding of sport - ball, racket, track and field - all introduced during primary. Fencing is popular and one student has been the national winner of

Pastoral care shines through. Teachers accompany the pupils on their journey through the school - they never lose sight of them, literally as everyone is in the same building. Specific needs and struggles are identified early and concerns are flag

Kensington is not a typical international school, rather it is a British school with international pupils attending. You’ll find international families here seeking a British experience. Feet on the ground and lots of chat at the school gate - the

Kensington is less expensive than some of the other established international schools in the area, reflecting its smaller campus and limited facilities, but ‘as it is such a small school the value add is the personal attention received by the chil

Not your typical international school, rather a very British school with international students. A distinct air of formality combined with a cosy family feel. Small class sizes, nurturing teachers and academic success all make this a school in hig