Falkner House
URN: 100520 • London SW7 4QB
Overview
- Name
- Falkner House
- URN
- 100520
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Griggs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02073734501
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 19 Brechin Place, London SW7 4QB
Summary
Falkner House is an independent school located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, catering to 355 pupils across two sites. The Brechin Place campus serves girls aged four to eleven, while the Penywern Road campus is dedicated to boys of the same age group. The school offers a co-educational nursery for children aged two to four, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
With over sixty years of experience, Falkner House prioritises high academic standards alongside personal development, encouraging intellectual curiosity, self-confidence, and kindness. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, supported by a dedicated team of specialist teachers who provide individual attention to each pupil. Extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, are integral to the school’s ethos, allowing children to explore their interests and talents.
The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, with an open-door policy that fosters communication between parents and staff. Falkner House aims to create a caring atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges in a dynamic urban environment.
With over sixty years of experience, Falkner House prioritises high academic standards alongside personal development, encouraging intellectual curiosity, self-confidence, and kindness. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, supported by a dedicated team of specialist teachers who provide individual attention to each pupil. Extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, are integral to the school’s ethos, allowing children to explore their interests and talents.
The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, with an open-door policy that fosters communication between parents and staff. Falkner House aims to create a caring atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges in a dynamic urban environment.
Useful links
- Events & Trips (calendar)
- Boys' Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions & Fees (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Boys (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Girls (other)
- Nursery (other)
- Go-to Guides & Policies (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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 378
- Pupils
- 355
- Boys
- 163
- Girls
- 192
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 355 | 163 | 192 | 378 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 346 | 152 | 194 | 378 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 343 | 157 | 186 | 378 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 343 | 157 | 186 | 378 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 138 | 188 | 378 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 333 | 124 | 209 | 378 | 0.00 |
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