Thomas's Kensington
| Type | Independent School |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens London W8 5PR |
| Reference Number | 100534 |
Description
betaThomas's Kensington is a vibrant and family-oriented independent school located at 17-19 Cottesmore Gardens, London W8 5PR, offering an enriching, innovative, and holistic education for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 11. The school is celebrated for its rich and enjoyable curriculum, fostering a creative and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
The Thomas's Kensington community exudes warmth with its three buildings, each creating a cozy and inviting ambiance. Parents are actively included, with opportunities to attend plays, concerts, assemblies, art displays, Sports Days, and charity events, as well as to participate in talks organized for parents.
The school has a nurturing and stimulating environment, described as more low-key with less aggressive approaches to test papers compared to some other schools. Thomas's Kensington embraces a cosmopolitan culture without being overly flashy or ostentatious.
Under the headmistress Kelly Miller, who replaced Jo Ebner in September 2022, pastoral care remains a top priority, ensuring the well-being and mental health of the entire school community, children, staff, and parents alike. In September 2023, Thomas's Kensington will move to a new state-of-the-art premises, in close proximity to the current location, uniting the Lower and Preparatory schools on modern grounds.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 346 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.09%
Girls: 54.91% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-03-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2017-10-31 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
| 2011-06-28 | Light touch inspection | Light touch inspection |
| 2008-02-25 | Standard inspection: | Standard inspection: |
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