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Glendower Preparatory School
Independent school · Kensington and Chelsea
| Address | 86/87 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–11 |
| Pupils | 292 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02073701927 |
| Website | https://www.glendowerprep.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception to Form 6, includes stationery and lunches (£9,146 plus VAT) | £10,975.00 |
| Little Glendower (Nursery), including hot lunch | £8,800.00 |
| Little Glendower, mornings only | £4,400.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Registration fee £180 (£150 + VAT). Reception to Form 6 fee stated as £10,975 (£9,146 plus VAT); VAT not mentioned for Little Glendower fees. Music lessons £200 per term; wraparound care £10 per hour.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, 4+, 7+
Register your daughter online (only once she is born) and pay the non-refundable £180 registration fee. Registrations for Reception accepted up to September 2031; Four & Explore 4+ assessments take place in January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Occasional places in Years 1 to 6, including 7+, are discussed with the Head of Admissions.
- Four & Explore 4+ assessment
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.