Southbank International School Kensington
School summary
With around 160 pupils aged three to eleven, Southbank International School Kensington is a small, close-knit independent school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. Its compact size allows staff to know each child individually, an advantage often felt most keenly in the early and primary years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent', recognising both academic standards and the quality of pupils' personal development. The school is non-selective by faith and welcomes a mixed intake, led by Head Mr David MacMorran.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 October 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' judgement points to consistently high standards across the primary phase. With a roll of just 160 across an eight-year age span, class sizes are likely to be intimate, giving teachers scope to tailor learning closely to each child. The school met all the compliance requirements assessed at inspection.
Head · Mr David MacMorran
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, central London school with the ISI's top rating across the board - well suited to families seeking individual attention through the primary years.
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Southbank International School Kensington 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.