St Philip's School
St Philip's School is an independent school in Kensington And Chelsea for pupils aged 4 to 13. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 79 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Philip's School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-13 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 6 Wetherby Place London SW7 4NE |
| Reference Number | 100516 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 79 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
St Philip's School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating, with outstanding ratings in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The school fosters a warm and supportive environment, where pupils thrive and feel safe. There is a strong emphasis on high achievement across the curriculum, particularly in preparing pupils for senior school entrance exams. The positive culture of teamwork fosters strong relationships among pupils and staff, with a wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing student experiences.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 May 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 16 May 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all subjects
- High expectations for pupils' achievement
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Excellent extracurricular opportunities, including a variety of clubs and sports
- Effective early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1
- Exceptional attitudes to learning and behaviour among pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Staff concerns regarding communication and support for workload and wellbeing
- Governors lacking clear oversight of key aspects of school work
In 2025–26, 15.2% of pupils at St Philip's School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is St Philip's School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Philip's School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was St Philip's School last inspected by Ofsted?
St Philip's School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does St Philip's School have?
St Philip's School has 79 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Philip's School cover?
St Philip's School for pupils aged 4 to 13.
Where is St Philip's School?
St Philip's School is at 6 Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4NE.
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