Abingdon House School
Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 7-19 with a range of unique learning profiles, providing a mainstream-style education with a specialist approach.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 7–19. Non-selective intake, top-tier London fees.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 7–19) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
- Families comfortable with top-tier London independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
- Fees sit at the top of the London market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
About the head
Our mission is to equip every student, regardless of learning style, with the academic and personal skills they need to fulfil their potential and achieve independence beyond our doors. We provide an aspirational, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment where creativity and individualism are celebrated, empowering our students to become happy, capable, and globally aware citizens.
Distinctive features
Integrated therapeutic education
Multidisciplinary specialist team
SEND Google Reference School
Personal Chromebook for every student
Small class sizes (~10 pupils)
Streamed groups by learning needs rather than traditional year groups
Flexible, personalised curriculum
Strong pastoral and mental health support
Regular multi-professional annual reviews
Extensive community and employer partnerships
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
In the 2023/24 academic year, AHS expanded its qualifications and saw excellent results including , Arts Award, and ASDAN courses. Entry and Level 1 qualifications in English and Maths were successfully achieved by many students
Where leavers go
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Recent coverage
In January 2025, Abingdon House School underwent an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which evaluated areas such as leadership, education quality, and pupil wellbeing. The school received a 'Significant Strength' recognition, the highest accolade under the new framework, for its exceptional partnership between therapists and staff in supporting pupils' learning. In May 2024, Abingdon House School announced its intention to transition to co-education, aiming to be fully co-educational by 2030. Financially, as of August 31, 2024, Abingdon House School reported net assets of £472,000, a 413% increase from the previous year. Regarding leadership changes, in June 2025, Stephen George Gerard Aiano resigned from his position, and Gary Leigh Balcombe was appointed as a director on August 31, 2024. In February 2025, Abingdon House School published an article detailing its strategies to support neurodiverse students in achieving their full potential in exams, highlighting the school's commitment to individualized education.
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Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“We do not publish results data for special schools.”
Latest resultsWe do not publish results data for special schools. Find out more. Teaching & learning All pupils have a range of comorbid difficulties - some 65 per cent have autism listed within their diagnoses and half of the children have a specific learning difficulty - dyslexia, dyspraxia...
Wellbeing
> I truly appreciate the dedication of the staff at AHS. Their commitment is second to none, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the wellbeing and success of every child. > Many aspects of the school’s curriculum help build pupils’ resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. Staff understand pupils’ needs well and intersperse lessons with, for example, a movement break, a calming activity, or a ‘happy zone’ as needed to support individuals’ emotional wellbeing. This helps them to tackle learning activities that develop their confidence and self-esteem. **Comprehensive Curriculum:** We have an ambitious curriculum that follows the National Curriculum and is enhanced with a strong focus on personal, life skills and social skills development. We employ a ‘stages not ages’ approach in line with the students’ level of progress and individual starting points, which supports our students’ ‘spiky profiles’. At Key Stage 4, we offer a range of qualifications and certifications that enables all students to achieve meaningful outcomes and equip them for their next stage of learning and career development. Outside of the national curriculum, students are also offered extensive enrichment opportunities to broaden their experiences, learn new skills and develop their strengths and passions.
Inspection
Isi — 14 Jan 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
Policies & documents
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What kind of child is Abingdon House School best for?+
Independent co-ed all-through school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 7–19. Non-selective intake, top-tier London fees.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
12 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at enquiries@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk or phone on 020 3750 5527. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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