Why Kensington Prep?

We focus on growing great minds that are curious, creative, happy and healthy

Kensington Prep School is regarded as one of the top prep schools in London. We have a proud tradition combined with innovative teaching. Our girls achieve outstanding results and go on to some of the best day and boarding schools in London and the country.

In the school’s most recent whole-school inspection the school was given the highest possible grade: ‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.’

What makes Kensington Prep special?

Specialism in the years that matter
A focus on what girls need
Exploratory approach to teaching
Facilities that open up learning and challenge
A community that fosters self-belief, kindness and courage

'Excellent'

The school was rated ‘excellent’ (the highest possible grade) in the most recent whole school provision inspection. Independent Schools Inspection Report 2023.

Ken Prep girl looking through binoculars.

Growing Great Minds

We focus on growing great minds – by encouraging girls from day one to investigate the world with confidence, supported by an incredibly rich and inspiring curriculum.

Ken Prep girls smiling and talking to each other.

School Values

We pull out all the stops to nurture friendships and a sense of community. We have a clear ethos of kindness and mutual respect.

Academic results are outstanding

In 2023, girls achieved an incredible 30 scholarships (academic, music, sport and art) to top senior day and boarding schools.

Expanding Minds

We instil academic rigour but with a rounded approach – encouraging curiosity, originality, critical thinking, resilience and collaboration.

Our History

Kensington Prep was founded in 1873, the first school to be established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and has been a pioneer in girls’ education and academic excellence ever since.

'Excellent'

The school was rated ‘excellent’ (the highest possible grade) in the most recent whole school provision inspection. Independent Schools Inspection Report 2023.

Growing Great Minds

We focus on growing great minds – by encouraging girls from day one to investigate the world with confidence, supported by an incredibly rich and inspiring curriculum.

School Values

We pull out all the stops to nurture friendships and a sense of community. We have a clear ethos of kindness and mutual respect.

Academic results are outstanding

In 2023, girls achieved an incredible 30 scholarships (academic, music, sport and art) to top senior day and boarding schools.

Expanding Minds

We instil academic rigour but with a rounded approach – encouraging curiosity, originality, critical thinking, resilience and collaboration.

Our History

Kensington Prep was founded in 1873, the first school to be established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and has been a pioneer in girls’ education and academic excellence ever since.

Kensington Prep has the perfect mix of academic rigour and a nurturing environment. The girls are lovely, confident, kind and polite.
Ken Prep Parent

This school walks the talk of nurturing curious, balanced, confident girls… that also happen to do very well academically.
Ken Prep Parent

At school, I feel well looked after and supported because teachers and friends are always there to help and guide me.
Ken Prep Pupil

Every teacher our child has had has been outstanding – the level of academic and pastoral care is exceptional. They clearly care about our child’s well-being and development.
Ken Prep Parents

An all-girls education

At Kensington Prep School we strongly believe that young girls benefit from attending an all-girls school. We find that in the absence of boys, girls are more willing to learn to take intellectual and physical risks. Visitors notice a calm, work-focused atmosphere. Girls tend to mature more quickly than boys and, therefore, require a different approach to teaching. For the majority of girls, single-sex education seems to work best.

Read The Girls’ Futures Report here.

Girls' Day School Trust

Being part of the Girls’ Day School Trust means we’re supported by the largest organisation of its kind in the UK. This brings considerable investment and administrative resource, allowing us to concentrate fully on what we do best – teaching. Girls, when they leave, join the vast GDST alumnae network with alums throughout the country able to offer advice university choices, career guidance and more. See more details about the GDST here.