Queen's Gate, Kensington and Chelsea: Schools
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Schools in Queen's Gate are almost entirely independent, with plenty of well-regarded prep and senior schools within easy walking distance. The Ofsted ratings across the board are strong.
There are no state primary or secondary schools in the neighbourhood itself. Your nearest state options are Bousfield Primary and St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary, both rated Good by Ofsted. St Barnabas stands out — 89% of its pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths.
On the independent side, Thomas's Kensington, Queen's Gate School, Glendower Prep and Falkner House are all close by. Ashbourne College, a short walk away, has an Outstanding Ofsted rating from November 2024, which is rare for an independent sixth form college.
The Royal College of Art and Royal College of Music are also nearby, bringing genuine academic prestige to the area.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Thomas's Kensington Lower SchoolIndependentCapacity: 390Ages 4-11ISI-inspected39-41, Victoria Road, London, W8 5RJ+44 20 73616500www.thomas-s.co.uk/thomass-kensington
- Ravenstone Preparatory School24, Elvaston Placewww.ravenstoneschools.com/schools/1-preparatory
- Thomas's Kensington Preparatory SchoolIndependentCapacity: 390Ages 4-11ISI-inspected17-19, Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR+44 20 7361 6500www.thomas-s.co.uk/our-schools/kensington/welcome
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