Kenton College Preparatory School
URN: 146758 •
Overview
- Name
- Kenton College Preparatory School
- URN
- 146758
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Weston (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 254722205038
- Website
- Visit Kenton College Preparatory School website
- Address
-
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Summary
Kenton College Preparatory School is a British school located in Nairobi, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for children. The school prioritises personalised learning and excellent pastoral care, aiming to foster character traits such as kindness, respect, honesty, and courage in its students. The curriculum is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning alongside essential life skills, including resilience, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
The school celebrates diversity and is proud of its Kenyan heritage, creating a strong community that values differences among its students. Kenton College prepares children for their transition after Year 8, guiding them to a variety of secondary schools in Kenya, South Africa, and the UK, ensuring they leave as well-rounded, globally aware individuals.
Founded in 1924, Kenton College has a rich history, initially located in Kijabe before moving to its current site in Kileleshwa in 1934. The school continues to build on its legacy by providing a solid educational foundation that supports the social, behavioural, and emotional development of its students.
The school celebrates diversity and is proud of its Kenyan heritage, creating a strong community that values differences among its students. Kenton College prepares children for their transition after Year 8, guiding them to a variety of secondary schools in Kenya, South Africa, and the UK, ensuring they leave as well-rounded, globally aware individuals.
Founded in 1924, Kenton College has a rich history, initially located in Kijabe before moving to its current site in Kileleshwa in 1934. The school continues to build on its legacy by providing a solid educational foundation that supports the social, behavioural, and emotional development of its students.
Useful links
- Kenton Trust and Governance (governance)
- Inspection Report (download)
- ALUMNI (download)
- HOME (other)
- ABOUT US (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Facilities (other)
- Policies (other)
- Welcome (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 6 - 13
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-10-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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