St Philip's School
URN: 100516 • London SW7 4NE
Overview
- Name
- St Philip's School
- URN
- 100516
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A Thomas (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 02073733944
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 6 Wetherby Place, London SW7 4NE
Summary
St Philip's School is a small Roman Catholic preparatory school located in Kensington, London, catering to boys aged 4 to 13. Established in 1934, the school is known for its nurturing environment and commitment to high academic standards. With an emphasis on moral and religious education, St Philip's aims to foster a sense of community and personal growth among its pupils.
The school offers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigor with creative and sporting opportunities, ensuring that each boy feels valued and supported. St Philip's is dedicated to instilling traditional family values and encourages a spirit of resilience and kindness. The teaching staff is committed to helping students explore their interests and reach their full potential.
As the school prepares for expansion, it maintains strong links with prestigious senior schools, with many of its leavers successfully gaining admission to institutions such as Eton, Harrow, and Westminster. St Philip's School prioritises a positive atmosphere where boys can thrive socially, morally, and intellectually.
The school offers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigor with creative and sporting opportunities, ensuring that each boy feels valued and supported. St Philip's is dedicated to instilling traditional family values and encourages a spirit of resilience and kindness. The teaching staff is committed to helping students explore their interests and reach their full potential.
As the school prepares for expansion, it maintains strong links with prestigious senior schools, with many of its leavers successfully gaining admission to institutions such as Eton, Harrow, and Westminster. St Philip's School prioritises a positive atmosphere where boys can thrive socially, morally, and intellectually.
Useful links
- Senior schools (sen)
- Privacy notice (download)
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Admissions (other)
- From the Head Master (other)
- Policies (other)
- Meet our staff (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 110
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 110 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 110 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 110 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 110 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 74 | 74 | 0 | 110 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 87 | 87 | 0 | 110 | 0.00 |
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