Bales College
School summary
With roughly 100 pupils, Bales College is a notably small independent school in Westminster, central London, taking pupils from age 11 right through to 20. Its intimate scale shapes the experience, with around 28 pupils in the sixth form and class sizes that follow from a roll this size. Headed by Dr Benjamin Moore, the school was judged "sound" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with personal development rated "good" and all compliance requirements met. This is a school that may suit families looking for a small, personal setting in the heart of London rather than a large institution.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- sound
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 10 December 2024
Teaching & academics
Bales College offers GCSEs and A-levels, with French taught as a modern language. At GCSE, History, French and both English Language and Literature are popular choices, while the sixth-form picture leans towards the sciences and social sciences, with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology and Sociology among the most-taken A-levels. Around 2 per cent of pupils receive SEN support. Parents should note the school's recent published attainment figures sit well below national averages, so it is worth discussing academic expectations directly with the school.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Dr Benjamin Moore
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 28
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2%
- EHC plans
- 22%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.