Occasional Places
Occasional places may arise in all years during the academic year.
Throughout the year we hold a small number of ‘Occasional Place’ assessment mornings which registered girls are invited to attend. Should girls meet our academic expectations, they will either be:
- Made an offer if a space is available to join the appropriate year group; or
- if a space is not presently available, a Waiting List offer, which may become an offer if an appropriate space becomes available within a year of the assessment.
For all occasional place enquiries, please contact our Admissions team via admissions@kenprep.co.uk or 020 7731 9300.
Entry Criteria
Please note, we do not consider 'out of year' applications, and candidates' dates of birth must align with the British national curriculum age boundaries.
We are not currently accepting applications for candidates who require a child student visa, and successful candidates must have the right to study in the UK.
Assessment
Entry to Kensington Prep is selective at all levels and decisions will be made on the basis of the occasional place assessment. If candidates have previously taken part in an assessment at Kensington Prep, this will not affect the outcome of the new assessment.
The assessment will vary depending on the entry point applied for. However, across all ages candidates will be assessed in mathematics and literacy skills and will complete some tasks with our staff and the other candidates. Older girls may also be assessed in reasoning skills.
No formal preparation for the occasional place assessment is necessary. The session will be age-appropriate and delivered in a warm and supportive environment. Please note that we do not provide feedback on the occasional place assessment
Offers of Places
We will only make offers of places if we feel confident that a child will thrive at the school and within the cohort they will be joining.
If a place is not presently available, successful candidates will be added to our waiting list.
Conditions of Offer
A satisfactory reference will be required to confirm the place, and we would normally request the reference once a conversation has taken place between the parents of the candidate and the Head of their current school.
Should your daughter be offered a place, we will require a deposit of £5000 along with the signed contract to accept the place. Please note that any financial requirements at your daughter’s current school must be fulfilled to take up a place.
If and when a place is offered and accepted, you will be required to complete and sign the Girls' Day School Trust’s (GDST) official agreement which will constitute a contract between yourselves and the Trust.
Occasional Places for 2027 and Beyond
If parents wish daughters to be considered for an occasional place for future years, please get in touch to register for an assessment during that academic year.
Ken Prep has an excellent balance between high academic standards, a nurturing environment and focus to develop personal intellectual qualities.
Parent
Admissions and Marketing Manager
Our Admissions and Marketing Manager, Ms Care, is happy to help with any queries you may have regarding available places at the school and registration and applications for 4+ and occasional places. Please contact her on: admissions@kenprep.gdst.net
Siblings
We would expect most siblings to join us at Kensington Prep School, as long as we feel they would thrive. Admission is not automatic, and we may not offer places to siblings if the assessment indicates that they would suit an alternative educational environment.
Our school community is based on an ethos of mutual respect and consideration. We are committed to providing a safe and happy learning environment for all.
We do not tolerate racial discrimination, harassment or victimisation of any kind.
All GDST schools strive to be inclusive environments in which the wellbeing of every young person comes first, and where every girl – no matter her background – can learn without limits.
