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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Kensington Park School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-20.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-20 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Kensington Park School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Kensington Park School is arranged across three connected London settings, not a single conventional campus. Bark Place serves ages 11 to 16, Queen's Gate is the Sixth Form, and Princess Beatrice House in Earl's Court boards pupils aged 14 to 19. The layout is central to the experience: senior, sixth-form and residential stages have separate homes while remaining one selective co-educational route.
That division gives each stage a distinct setting while keeping the academic journey connected. The curriculum makes room for different interests, and the Sixth Form can be flexible around individual ambitions. Learning support is available in class or through individual sessions, with additional English support for pupils with EAL. Careers guidance is part of the sixth-form provision.
Boarding accommodation was described as comfortable and welcoming in March 2026, and the boarding standards were met. For a prospective boarder, the practical point is the age split: residential accommodation starts at 14, while the senior and sixth-form years occupy different sites. The three-premises structure is therefore a working feature, not just a London address list.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 20.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 20.6% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Westminster and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 20.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.37
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Westminster and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-20
- Executive Principal
- Mr Antony Faccinello
- Pupil roll
- 173 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 40-44 Bark Place, Bayswater, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- W2 4AT
- Area
- Westminster
School leadership
- Executive Principal
- Mr Antony Faccinello
School contact
- School phone
- 02076164400
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@kps.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 02076164400
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-20
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 12 (16+) intake for 2027 entry
September 2027
Route: Year 12 (16+) / Sixth Form; entry year: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 20.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.37 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 20.6% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.51 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 24 March 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Kensington Park School handle admissions?
Kensington Park School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Kensington Park School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Kensington Park School?
Year 12 (16+) intake for 2027 entry: September 2027
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kensington Park School?
Kensington Park School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 March 2026.