Brighton College Prep Kensington
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-13 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 10-13 Princes Gardens SW7 1ND |
| Reference Number | 100543 |
St Nicholas Preparatory School offers a solid quality of education characterized by an outstanding curriculum that captivates and engages students. The school's nurturing environment fosters good relationships between teachers and students, leading to positive attitudes and good behavior. While there have been notable improvements since the previous inspection, including enhanced facilities and the introduction of independent learning opportunities, the school faces challenges with respect to its safeguarding procedures, particularly concerning staff recruitment checks. Overall, the school meets most regulations but needs to address the inadequacies in safeguarding to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 325 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Dec 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding curriculum that is enhanced by a variety of after-school clubs and trips.
- Good relationships between teachers and pupils contribute to a friendly school environment.
- Strong emphasis on pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Good progress made by pupils across different subjects, particularly in communication and language skills.
- High level of pupil engagement and enjoyment in lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate arrangements for safeguarding, particularly in staff recruitment.
- Inconsistent use of assessment across the school.
- Missed opportunities to develop links between subjects, particularly in mathematics.
- Lack of careful record-keeping for staff checks.
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