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Thomas's Kensington Catchment Area

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

Thomas's Kensington is an other independent not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 327 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-11

Age range

327

Pupils

400

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Thomas's Kensington Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas's Kensington?

The catchment area for Thomas's Kensington 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Kensington and Chelsea 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 Thomas's Kensington is set by Kensington and Chelsea and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

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Thomas's Kensington: 400 places, 82% filled: places available

Thomas's Kensington has a published admission number of 400 places. 327 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 →

Thomas's Kensington: School Information

Full address
1 St. Albans Grove, London, W8 5PN
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
DfE URN
100534

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Thomas's Kensington is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Thomas's Kensington 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: Thomas's Kensington

What is the catchment area for Thomas's Kensington?

The catchment area for Thomas's Kensington 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, after looked-after children and siblings. 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 Thomas's Kensington oversubscribed?

Thomas's Kensington has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 327 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas's Kensington?

Admission to Thomas's Kensington is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Thomas's Kensington cover?

Thomas's Kensington is a not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, 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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