Kensington Wade
URN: 144965 • W6 9ER
Overview
- Name
- Kensington Wade
- URN
- 144965
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Huw May (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02030962888
- Website
- Visit Kensington Wade website
- Address
-
Fulham Palace Road, W6 9ER
Find on Google Maps
Summary
Kensington Wade is an independent bilingual nursery and prep school located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, catering to children aged 3-11. As the first bilingual English-Chinese prep school in Europe, it aims to blend the best of British and Chinese cultures while maintaining a strong focus on academic excellence. The school currently has 128 pupils, with a capacity for 180, fostering a close-knit community.
The curriculum at Kensington Wade is designed to be immersive, allowing students to engage with both English and Mandarin through a comprehensive educational framework. This approach not only enhances language proficiency but also promotes cultural understanding, preparing pupils to navigate a diverse society. The school also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, offering a wide range of co-curricular programmes to support holistic development.
Kensington Wade is committed to the wellbeing and pastoral care of its students, ensuring a supportive environment for learning. The school has received recognition for its innovative educational practices and has been shortlisted for various awards, reflecting its commitment to providing a unique and enriching educational experience.
The curriculum at Kensington Wade is designed to be immersive, allowing students to engage with both English and Mandarin through a comprehensive educational framework. This approach not only enhances language proficiency but also promotes cultural understanding, preparing pupils to navigate a diverse society. The school also emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, offering a wide range of co-curricular programmes to support holistic development.
Kensington Wade is committed to the wellbeing and pastoral care of its students, ensuring a supportive environment for learning. The school has received recognition for its innovative educational practices and has been shortlisted for various awards, reflecting its commitment to providing a unique and enriching educational experience.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Events & Talks (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- ISI School Inspection Report 2025 (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Enquire Now (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 中文 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas's Fulham (68.1)
- Le Herisson School (62.8)
- Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (62.5)
- Q+ (60.2)
- Queensmill School (59.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 128
- Boys
- 65
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-09-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 128 | 65 | 63 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 46 | 53 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 89 | 45 | 44 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 89 | 45 | 44 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 72 | 32 | 40 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 100 | 0.00 |
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