One of very few private schools offering full boarding within central London.
A co-educational boarding school in central London for ages 11–18
Why this school
One of very few private schools offering full boarding within central London.
Two campuses: Senior School beside Kensington Gardens, sixth form at Queen's Gate, South Kensington.
2025 A-level results: 100% pass rate, with 60% of grades at A*–B or above.
Kensington Park School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in central London, founded in 2017 and educating approximately 450 pupils aged 11 to 18. It runs across two campuses: the Senior School at Bark Place, beside Kensington Gardens, and the sixth form at Queen’s Gate in South Kensington, directly opposite the Natural History Museum. Very few schools offer full boarding within central London. That combination of city location and structured residential life sets Kensington Park apart from most British boarding schools, which sit in rural or semi-rural settings.
Years 7 to 11 follow the national GCSE curriculum, with an accelerated One-Year GCSE Programme available for pupils joining later in their secondary education. The sixth form offers A-levels, and IELTS preparation runs as a structured programme for international pupils building English proficiency. In 2025, A-level results showed a 100% pass rate: 36% of grades at A*–A and 60% at A*–B. Small class sizes throughout allow teaching to be closely matched to each pupil’s pace and subject needs.
Direct entry to the sixth form is available. Tuition fees for international students are £34,650 per year (2025/26). The Queen’s Gate campus gives sixth formers a degree of independence while keeping them within the school’s pastoral structure. A-level subject combinations are supported by the curriculum team, with university placement as the clear end goal.
A-Level results
100% pass rate, 36% A*-A, 60% A*-B (2025)
Full boarding is available to pupils across Years 7 to 13. Room options include shared en-suite, single en-suite, and single premium en-suite, with boarding fees running from £25,530 to £36,600 per year (2025/26) depending on room type, charged in addition to tuition. The boarding house sits in central London, so pupils have direct access to the city at weekends and during free time. The pastoral framework is built around small cohorts, and with around 450 pupils in total, staff are well-placed to maintain individual oversight.
The school’s London setting shapes the co-curricular offer in a practical way. The Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Royal Albert Hall are nearby enough to function as regular extensions of school life rather than occasional trips. IELTS preparation is offered as a structured programme, which reflects the significant proportion of international pupils on roll. Specific details on named sports teams, arts productions, or Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participation are not published in current school materials; co-curricular activities draw on London’s wider infrastructure rather than on-site facilities.
The Senior School at Bark Place runs alongside Kensington Gardens in W2. The sixth form campus on Queen’s Gate sits in the South Kensington conservation area, surrounded by London’s museum quarter. Both campuses are within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. There are no playing fields on site; sport and outdoor activities are arranged through local facilities.
Both campuses are in Zone 1–2 London, served by Bayswater, High Street Kensington, South Kensington, and Gloucester Road Underground stations. Heathrow Airport is approximately 45–55 minutes by public transport or taxi. Gatwick is around 50–60 minutes by rail, and London City Airport is 40–50 minutes by tube and DLR.
Annual tuition
£70,200 per year · day · Senior · Years 7-11
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Years 7-11 | Day | UK / EEA | £29,850 |
| Senior | Years 7-11 | Day | International | £33,600 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (Current Students) | Day | UK / EEA | £29,850 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (Current Students) | Day | International | £33,600 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (Direct Entry) | Day | UK / EEA | £31,050 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 (Direct Entry) | Day | International | £34,650 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Full boarding | — | £36,600 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Full boarding | — | £34,026 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Full boarding | — | £25,530 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£5,000
Registration
£250
Heathrow Airport (~45–55 min); Gatwick (~50–60 min by rail); London City (~40–50 min by tube/DLR)
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Day tuition for international pupils in Years 7–11 is £33,600 per year (2025/26). Sixth form direct entry is £34,650 per year. Boarding is charged separately, ranging from £25,530 to £36,600 per year depending on room type. All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT.
Yes, full boarding is available for pupils in Years 7 to 13. Room options are shared en-suite, single en-suite, and single premium en-suite. The boarding fee is payable in addition to tuition fees.
The school offers GCSEs in Years 7 to 11, including a One-Year GCSE Programme for later joiners. A-levels are available in the sixth form. IELTS preparation also runs as a structured programme for international pupils.
The Senior School is at Bark Place, beside Kensington Gardens in W2. The sixth form campus is on Queen’s Gate in South Kensington, directly opposite the Natural History Museum. Both are within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The school has approximately 450 pupils across Years 7 to 13, aged 11 to 18. It is co-educational and admits both day pupils and full boarders.
In 2025, the school achieved a 100% A-level pass rate. 36% of grades were A*–A and 60% were A*–B, placing the large majority of results in the upper grade bands.
A registration fee of £250 is required to apply. A deposit of £5,000 is payable on acceptance of a place. Both figures are confirmed in the school’s published admissions information.
Both campuses are reached easily from central London Underground stations including South Kensington, High Street Kensington, and Bayswater. Heathrow Airport is around 45–55 minutes away; Gatwick is approximately 50–60 minutes by rail.
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