Notting Hill Prep School
URN: 134664 • London W11 1QQ
Overview
- Name
- Notting Hill Prep School
- URN
- 134664
- 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
- 35.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maxine Shaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072210727
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 95 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QQ
Summary
Notting Hill Prep School, located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, is an independent mixed school catering to children aged 4 to 13. With a current enrolment of 383 pupils and a capacity for 540, the school emphasises a balanced approach to education, promoting academic excellence while ensuring the joy of childhood remains central to the learning experience. As an accredited Thinking School, Notting Hill Prep focuses on developing essential life skills alongside academic achievements, fostering a problem-solving mindset in its students.
The curriculum encourages exploration and questioning, allowing children to take ownership of their learning. The school's ethos is built around nurturing a supportive community, where staff, parents, and pupils collaborate to create a positive environment. The headteacher, Maxine Shaw, highlights the importance of happiness in learning, stating that engaged children are more likely to achieve better results.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its unique culture firsthand. Notting Hill Prep prides itself on its dedicated staff and vibrant community, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to face future challenges.
The curriculum encourages exploration and questioning, allowing children to take ownership of their learning. The school's ethos is built around nurturing a supportive community, where staff, parents, and pupils collaborate to create a positive environment. The headteacher, Maxine Shaw, highlights the importance of happiness in learning, stating that engaged children are more likely to achieve better results.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its unique culture firsthand. Notting Hill Prep prides itself on its dedicated staff and vibrant community, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to face future challenges.
Useful links
- Senior Years (sen)
- Home (other)
- 21st July 2025 Summer Term Foundation Highlights READ STORY (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Open Days (other)
- Foundation (other)
- Start Your Enquiry (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Policies (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
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 540
- Pupils
- 383
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 200
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2004-03-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 383 | 183 | 200 | 540 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 202 | 238 | 540 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 388 | 184 | 204 | 540 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 388 | 184 | 204 | 540 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 181 | 177 | 540 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 360 | 170 | 190 | 400 | 0.00 |
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