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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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