Address: 1 St Albans Grove, London W8 5PN
Website: thomas-skensington.co.uk
Founded: 1971
Pupils: 350, coed aged 4-11
Fees: £10,970-£11,663 per term
Head: Alex Matthews
Religious Affiliation: Christian, open to all faiths and none
Entrance Procedure: Selective; priority given to siblings. Entry group assessments for reception and taster day for other year groups
School Visits: Weekly tours with head and school captains available
Contact: [email protected] or 020 7361 6500
Curriculum
At Thomas’s Kensington, children become curious, confident and ambitious learners. As a NACE Challenge Award-accredited school, high expectations are combined with expert teaching, encouragement and targeted support, ensuring every pupil is challenged and understood. The broad, intellectually ambitious curriculum inspires children to ask questions and make meaningful connections. Guide by strong values, the school believes curiosity, challenge and self-belief help every child grow academically and personally.
Sport & The Arts
Sport and the arts are central to a Thomas’s Kensington education, giving children opportunities to discover talents and contribute to school life. The purpose-built school site includes a sports hall, dance studio, theatre, science laboratory and specialist art spaces, providing an inspiring environment where children can flourish. Through performance, competition and creativity, pupils develop confidence, discipline and teamwork. Staff encourage every child to participate wholeheartedly and experience the joy of achieving alongside others.
Pastoral Care
Children flourish when they feel they belong. At Thomas’s Kensington every pupil is known, valued and understood, and pastoral care is woven through every aspect of school life. Form teachers, the senior pastoral team and the school counsellor work closely with children and families to provide proactive and responsive support. High expectations are balanced with warmth and compassion, creating a culture of kindness in which pupils feel confident to take risks, embrace challenges and develop resilience.
Exit Destinations
Strong outcomes at 11+ and 13+ see children securing places and scholarships at many of the UK’s leading senior schools.
Head’s Philosophy
To create a culture of joyful excellence where every child belongs, flourishes and contributes. In a community rooted in kindness, pupils are known and valued as individuals, challenged to think deeply, work hard, and take pride in doing their best. Excellent teaching and rich opportunities build intellectual confidence, ambition and character.
