The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025). Boys only.
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–13
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 71%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Mr A Thomas (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
6 Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Frederick Hugh House
Independent · 1.2km away
Ashburnham Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
The London Oratory School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Fulham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chelsea Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Westbridge Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Philip's School a selective school?
Yes. St Philip's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St Philip's School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's School?
St Philip's School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's School take?
St Philip's School caters for pupils aged 4 to 13.
Where is St Philip's School?
St Philip's School is in London, SW7 4NE, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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