What ages does St Philip's School teach?

St Philip's School teaches children aged 4 to 13. It is an independent school in London.

Who is the head master of St Philip's School?

The head master of St Philip's School is Mr A Thomas, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has St Philip's School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected St Philip's School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at St Philip's School?

St Philip's School has 79 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 13.

Is St Philip's School full?

St Philip's School has capacity for 110 pupils and 79 on roll (72%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is St Philip's School a faith school?

Yes. St Philip's School is designated Roman Catholic.

Is St Philip's School a selective school?

Yes. St Philip's School is recorded as Selective in the schools register, so entry involves selection.

Does St Philip's School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for St Philip's School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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St Philip's School

St Philip's School

6 Wetherby Place, London, SW7 4NE

Phase: Independent schools
School type: Other independent school
Ages: 4 to 13
Gender: Boys
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Head Master: Mr A Thomas
Admissions policy: Selective
Constituency: Kensington and Bayswater
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 110
Pupils on roll: 79
URN: 100516
Local authority: Kensington and Chelsea
Website: School website
Telephone: 02073733944

About this school

St Philip's School is a Roman Catholic boys' independent school in London. It teaches children aged 4 to 13 and has 79 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected St Philip's School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

St Philip's School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in October 1957, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How St Philip's School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	74
2023/24	69
2024/25	78

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 0
Pupils on SEN support: 12

Location

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Common questions

What ages does St Philip's School teach?: St Philip's School teaches children aged 4 to 13. It is an independent school in London.
Who is the head master of St Philip's School?: The head master of St Philip's School is Mr A Thomas, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has St Philip's School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected St Philip's School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at St Philip's School?: St Philip's School has 79 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 13.
Is St Philip's School full?: St Philip's School has capacity for 110 pupils and 79 on roll (72%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is St Philip's School a faith school?: Yes. St Philip's School is designated Roman Catholic.
Is St Philip's School a selective school?: Yes. St Philip's School is recorded as Selective in the schools register, so entry involves selection.
Does St Philip's School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for St Philip's School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.