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Kensington Prep School GDST[1]

Independent · ages 4–11

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Competition to get in

Admissions

Test registration closes, 4+ entry
23 Oct 2026 Entry Sept 2027[2]
Entrance test
play-based assessments Entry Sept 2027[2]
Sibling priority
Admission is not automatic, and we may not offer places to siblings if the play-based assessment indicates that they would suit an alternative educational environment. Entry Sept 2027[2]
Sibling policy
We would expect most siblings to join us at Kensington Prep School, as long as we feel they would thrive. Admission is not automatic 2026-10-14[2]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
4–11[1]
Boys / girls
Girls[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
300[1]
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham[1]
Website
https://www.kensingtonprep.gdst.net/[1]
District
Hammersmith and Fulham[3]
Postcode
SW6 5PA[1]
URN
100509[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
298 2024/25[4]
SEN support
0% 2024/25[4]
EHC plan
0% 2024/25[4]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[4]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact email is admissions@kenprep.gdst.net and the phone number is 020 7731 9300. 2026-10-14[5]
Occasional places
Occasional places may arise in all years during the academic year. 2026-10-14[5]

Routes to senior schools

Assured place at 11+: GDST London senior schools (Croydon High, Putney High, Streatham & Clapham High, Sutton High, Sydenham & Dulwich Girls, Wimbledon High)
one registration/fee; a place at one of the chosen schools is assured only if 3+ of the listed GDST schools are chosen; no guarantee of a particular school Kensington Prep applicants will be assured invitations to second-round assessments and where three or more of the listed GDST schools are chosen, a place at one of those senior schools is assured. 2026-10-14[6]
Priority in admissions at 11+: Putney High School GDST
assured invitation to second-round assessment only; place at Putney itself not guaranteed Kensington Prep applicants will be assured invitations to second-round assessments and where three or more of the listed GDST schools are chosen, a place at one of those senior schools is assured. 2026-10-14[6]
Priority in admissions at 11+: Wimbledon High School GDST
assured invitation to second-round assessment only; place at WHS itself not guaranteed Kensington Prep applicants will be assured invitations to second-round assessments and where three or more of the listed GDST schools are chosen, a place at one of those senior schools is assured. 2026-10-14[6]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. kensingtonprep.gdst.net: kensingtonprep.gdst.net — Plus entry. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATIONS/APPLICATIONS FOR 4+/RECEPTION ENTRY IN 2027 23 October 2026 (p. 1)
    Play-based assessments held at the school (p. 1)
    Admission is not automatic, and we may not offer places to siblings if the play-based assessment indicates that they would suit an alternative educational environment. (p. 1)
    We would expect most siblings to join us at Kensington Prep School, as long as we feel they would thrive. Admission is not automatic (p. 1)
  3. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. kensingtonprep.gdst.net: kensingtonprep.gdst.net — Occasional places. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    For all occasional place enquiries, please contact our Admissions team via admissions@kenprep.co.uk or 020 7731 9300. (p. 1)
    Our Admissions and Marketing Manager, Ms Care, is happy to help with any queries you may have regarding available places at the school and registration and applications for 4+ and occasional places. Please contact her on: admissions@kenprep.gdst.net (p. 1)
    Occasional places may arise in all years during the academic year. (p. 1)
    If parents wish daughters to be considered for an occasional place for future years, please get in touch to register for an assessment during that academic year. (p. 1)
  6. gdst.net: gdst.net — 11 plus pathway. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Kensington Prep applicants will be assured invitations to second-round assessments and where three or more of the listed GDST schools are chosen, a place at one of those senior schools is assured (p. 1)