Glendower Preparatory School Catchment Area
Glendower Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 310 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
292
Pupils
310
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Glendower Preparatory School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Glendower Preparatory School?
The catchment area for Glendower Preparatory School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Glendower Preparatory School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kensington and Chelsea may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →Glendower Preparatory School: 310 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Glendower Preparatory School has a published admission number of 310 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 310, Kensington and Chelsea's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kensington and Chelsea publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →
Glendower Preparatory School: School Information
- Full address
- 86/87 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, SW7 5JX
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 100508
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Glendower Preparatory School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Glendower Preparatory School
What is the catchment area for Glendower Preparatory School? ▾
The catchment area for Glendower Preparatory School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Glendower Preparatory School oversubscribed? ▾
Glendower Preparatory School is operating close to its capacity of 310 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Glendower Preparatory School? ▾
Glendower Preparatory School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Glendower Preparatory School cover? ▾
Glendower Preparatory School is a not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.