St Philip’s School
6 Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4NE

St Philip’s School is an independent, day school for boys from Reception to Year 8. Located in Kensington, the school was founded in 1934 and housed in a red-brick Victorian townhouse, and is now considered a leading preparatory school for boys in central London. The school aims for every child to feel like a valued member of the school community, and to have a sense of being personally nurtured. Family values are at the centre of their ethos, and the school is well-known for creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and supportive. St Philip’s offers a broad and balanced curriculum that combines a range of sporting and creative opportunities, with a strong academic, moral and religious education.
Notable Academic Facilities
All subjects are taught by specialist teachers and leavers typically progress to the traditional boarding schools of Eton, Harrow and Tonbridge, whilst City of London Boys', Dulwich College and St Paul's join them as the popular day school destinations.
Highly Regarded For
The school is underpinned by the Roman Catholic faith, with a purpose to 'aim for the higher gifts through joyfulness and kindness.' The school is small which allows for intimate class sizes to enable pupils to have individual teaching attention. Priority admission is given to siblings.
Notable Points
Extra-curricular activities include Ancient Greek, LAMDA and chess, and take place after school. The main sports at St Philip's are football, rugby and cricket.
St Philip’s has a secure garden locked away from the public; this green oasis comprises a small collection of play areas and table tennis tables set amongst a collection of footpaths, trees and shrubs. The garden has benches and quiet spaces where the boys can sit and chat or read.
Leavers' Destinations
Since 2019, almost half of their pupils have moved onto Eton, Harrow, City of London or Dulwich College.
Sports
The main sports at St Philip's are football, rugby and cricket. The school utilises the nearby facilities at Barn Elms Sports Trust, and weekly swimming takes place at Fulham Pools for pupils from Reception - Year 4.
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Sector: Independent
Type: Junior School, Senior School, Through School
Day/Boarding: Day Only
Setting: Town
Total Pupils: 80
Ages Covered: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Gender: Boys
Religious Ethos: Roman Catholic
Opening Date: 01/09/1934
SEN: Limited range of SEN support
Sibling Policy: Yes
Financial Assistance: Bursary, Sibling discount
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Selection: Academically Selective
Early Application: Within 1st year
Languages: French, Latin
Curriculum:
- British
Recreational Space:
Secure playground
