St James Preparatory School
URN: 131268 • London W14 8SH
Overview
- Name
- St James Preparatory School
- URN
- 131268
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hilary Wyatt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02073481777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Earsby Street, London W14 8SH
Summary
St James Preparatory School is a co-educational independent school located in West Kensington, London, catering to children aged 2-11. With a current enrolment of 157 pupils and a capacity of 320, the school fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn through enjoyment. The ethos of the school emphasizes the holistic development of each pupil, focusing on their spirit, mind, and body.
The curriculum at St James includes a unique Philosophy programme, allowing students to explore and challenge ideas in a respectful manner. Additionally, the school promotes mindfulness through regular quiet periods during the day. A commitment to vegetarianism reflects the school's values of kindness towards oneself, others, and the environment.
Under the leadership of Headmistress Hilary Wyatt, who has extensive experience in education, St James aims to inspire gratitude and open-mindedness in its students. The school community is actively engaged, with various achievements in arts and sports, and a recent expansion of nursery provisions to better serve local families.
The curriculum at St James includes a unique Philosophy programme, allowing students to explore and challenge ideas in a respectful manner. Additionally, the school promotes mindfulness through regular quiet periods during the day. A commitment to vegetarianism reflects the school's values of kindness towards oneself, others, and the environment.
Under the leadership of Headmistress Hilary Wyatt, who has extensive experience in education, St James aims to inspire gratitude and open-mindedness in its students. The school community is actively engaged, with various achievements in arts and sports, and a recent expansion of nursery provisions to better serve local families.
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- Governance & Trustees (governance)
- SEND Department (sen)
- Senior Boys (sen)
- Senior Girls (sen)
- International Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (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
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 157
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1976-02-25
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 157 | 72 | 85 | 320 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 78 | 107 | 320 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 87 | 108 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 87 | 108 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 89 | 114 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 222 | 97 | 125 | 320 | 0.00 |
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