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Kensington Prep School GDST
Independent school · Hammersmith and Fulham
| Address | 596 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5PA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–11 |
| Pupils | 300 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02077319300 |
| Website | https://www.kensingtonprep.gdst.net/ |
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 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 15 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 7 Jun 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. Staff Study Days (no school) listed as inset_days; Mon 7 Jun is one, so Summer 2 starts Tue 8 Jun. Terms end 12.00pm.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 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 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Thu 13 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 5 Jun 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. Mon 5 Jun is a Staff Study Day, so Summer 2 starts Tue 6 Jun. Terms end 12.00pm.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception to Year 2 school fees | £9,183.00 |
| Reception to Year 2 lunch (compulsory, no VAT) | £415.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 school fees | £9,183.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 lunch (compulsory, no VAT) | £431.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £5,000.00
Termly school fees inclusive of VAT; lunches not subject to VAT. Overseas registration fee £240 (inc. VAT). Extras charge varies per year group.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+
Most girls enter in Reception at 4+; a few occasional places arise higher up. Entry is selective: register online, attend an open day, then a roughly one-hour play-based group assessment in January of the year of entry. Offers are communicated end of January and require a £5,000 deposit.
- Play-based assessment (about an hour, small groups)
Registration deadline: Fri 23 Oct 2026
Open events: Open Day (registered 4+ 2027 applicants only) Tue 29 Sep 2026, Open Day (registered 4+ 2027 applicants only) Thu 8 Oct 2026
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.