ethos
The school's educational approach is grounded in its Catholic ethos alongside a commitment to solid academic achievement.
Data profile
St Philip's School
Independent boys prep school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 4–13. Selective entry.
- Rank #80
- ISI Good
- boys
- SW7
03 · Module
Entry points & fees
Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | — | — |
| 4+ | Reception | — | — | — |
| 7+ | Year 3 | — | — | — |
04 · Module
Houseroom Index
Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.
Index score
76
/ 100
National rank #80
Academic70
Destinations68
Future-ready62
Pastoral80
Value-add60
Access & breadth90
Parent70
External consensus70
05 · Module
Inspections
Latest inspection rating and report.
OFSTED
Good
Inspected 2025-03-25
07 · Module
Editorial verdict
Houseroom's view of the school.
pastoral
The close-knit and highly caring atmosphere is a defining feature; the school's small size allows each pupil to receive focused attention that lets them shine.
overview
Located in a grand traditional townhouse in South Kensington, St Philip's provides an outstanding preparatory education for boys grounded in solid academics and a Catholic ethos. With 83 pupils aged 4–13, it is boys-only and day. The school's small size enables a high level of individual focus, and there is a carefully judged balance between stellar academic outcomes and developing well-rounded students.
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