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Kensington Prep School GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kensington Prep School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 298 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

298

Pupils

300

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Kensington Prep School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kensington Prep School GDST?

The catchment area for Kensington Prep School GDST is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Kensington Prep School GDST is set by Hammersmith and Fulham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Kensington Prep School GDST: 300 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Kensington Prep School GDST has a published admission number of 300 places. 298 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 300, Hammersmith and Fulham'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.

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Kensington Prep School GDST: School Information

Full address
596 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5PA
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
100509

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If Kensington Prep School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kensington Prep School GDST 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kensington Prep School GDST

What is the catchment area for Kensington Prep School GDST?

The catchment area for Kensington Prep School GDST is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kensington Prep School GDST oversubscribed?

Kensington Prep School GDST is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kensington Prep School GDST?

Admission to Kensington Prep School GDST is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Kensington Prep School GDST cover?

Kensington Prep School GDST is a not applicable school in Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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