Devonshire House Preparatory School vs Knightbridge School

	D Devonshire House Preparatory School London, United Kingdom	K Knightbridge School London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £12,738 - 35,619	Fees / year £26,820 - 34,950
Age range	Age range 2 - 13 years	Age range 3 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 506	Pupils 432
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1989	Opened 2006
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 2 Arkwright Road, London NW3 6AE. Located in Hampstead, North London, with access to public transport and local amenities. Serves families across North London.	Location The school is based at 67 Pont Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0BD. It is in central London. The campus is near major cultural venues, with frequent visits to The Royal Academy of Arts, The V&A and Tate Britain, and The National History Museum and The Science Museum within about five minutes of Pont Street.
Stages	Stages Nursery, Pre-prep, Prep	Stages The school operates from Early Years (age 3) through Senior School and GCSEs (age 16).
School type	School type Co-educational	School type Independent co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Around 30% of children are from overseas, from over 50 countries.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEND team with in-house SEND provision, including one-to-one learning development sessions and social and emotional support; liaises with local authorities, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists; inclusive and flexible approach to meet a range of needs.	Additional learning support The school provides on-site Place2Be counselling and a mindfulness program to support student wellbeing.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliation with the United States Embassy	Country affiliation United Kingdom.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational	Religious affiliation Broadly Christian ethos; assemblies are non-denominational and cater for pupils of any faith or no faith.
School day structure	School day structure Wraparound care runs daily from 8am to 6pm for all children; includes Nursery After-School Care and Prep-School After-School Care; School Bus service available.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Zeelo-powered school bus service with routes from Maida Vale, St John's Wood and South Hampstead, and from Queen's Park, West Hampstead and Finchley Road.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - A non-returnable registration fee is payable on application: GBP 145 for Nursery applications; GBP 174 (inclusive of 20% VAT) for Reception and above. Deposits - A deposit is payable on acceptance of an offered place: Nursery Acorns deposit GBP 3,000; Nursery Oaks through to Year 8 deposit GBP 4,000. The deposit is refunded following a child's last term at the school, subject to the school's Terms and Conditions (and provided outstanding sums are settled and notice requirements are met). Tuition fees (termly and annual) - The figures below are the termly charges for the 2026–2027 academic year. Termly amount followed by the equivalent annual amount (three terms) is shown for each entry stage. - Nursery Acorns (08:30–12:00, morning sessions): GBP 4,246 per term — GBP 12,738 per year. (No VAT). - Nursery Acorns (08:30–15:00, full day): GBP 7,454 per term — GBP 22,362 per year. (No VAT). - Nursery Oaks (0830–15:00): GBP 8,974 per term — GBP 26,922 per year. (No VAT). - Reception: GBP 10,051 per term — GBP 30,153 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). - Year 1 to Year 8: GBP 10,794 per term — GBP 32,382 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). - Fees for international sponsored students (termly / annual): Reception GBP 11,056 per term — GBP 33,168 per year; Year 1–Year 8 GBP 11,873 per term — GBP 35,619 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). Extra-subject charges (termly) - Ballet (Nursery Oaks): GBP 300 per term. - Ballet (Reception to Year 6): GBP 360 per term. - Yoga (Nursery Oaks): GBP 300 per term. - Yoga (Reception to Year 6): GBP 360 per term. - Chess: GBP 396 per term. - Judo: GBP 318 per term. - Music and Voice: GBP 468 per term. - LAMDA: GBP 450 per term. What the tuition fees include - Tuition, specialist teaching (arts, French, STEM, Games), school lunches (except Nursery Acorns part-time sessions), scheduled termly educational trips (except Nursery Acorns part‑time), general exercise books and stationery, pastoral care and use of school facilities including Forest School. VAT status is indicated where applicable. Other costs and optional extras - Optional extras are billed separately: uniform, wraparound care (before and after school), after-school clubs, school bus service, residential trips and certain optional activities. After-School Care is provided until 18:00 and is charged separately to tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed and payable termly, strictly in advance, and must be paid as cleared funds before the start of the term to which they relate. The first term's fees for September entry are due in full by the end of the Spring Term preceding that September entry. A full term's written notice, or fees in lieu, is required if a pupil is withdrawn; notice must expire at the end of a term. Late payment may incur an additional charge (GBP 100) and interest. Payment methods and options - Available payment methods include the school's direct debit arrangement and the school's international payment platform. Tax-Free Childcare is accepted for nursery fee payments. The school may refuse a payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of funds. Agreements with third parties to pay fees do not release parents from liability. Boarding - The school does not offer boarding; there are no boarding fees. Refunds and cancellations - The registration fee is non‑returnable. The acceptance deposit is refundable following a pupil's last term at the school, subject to the Terms and Conditions and provided all outstanding sums are settled and required notice has been given. If a pupil is expelled, there is no refund of the Acceptance Deposit or of fees for the current or past terms. If parents terminate with less than the required notice, a term's fees in lieu may be payable.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - A non‑refundable registration fee of GBP 240 is payable when the registration form is submitted. Tuition fees (termly amounts for September 2026 – August 2027 academic year) - Nursery: GBP 8,940 per term. - Reception: GBP 10,390 per term. - Prep Juniors (Years 1–3): GBP 10,390 per term. - Prep Seniors (Years 4–6): GBP 10,999 per term. - Upper Seniors (Years 7–8): GBP 11,145 per term. - Upper Seniors (Years 9–11): GBP 11,650 per term. - School lunches: GBP 948 per term. - Insurance: GBP 19 per term. - These termly figures are the published tuition amounts; additional items listed below are charged as extras where applicable. All fees and charges shown are inclusive of VAT. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is shown and charged on a termly basis for the 2026/27 year (fees quoted are per term). - A full term's notice is required when withdrawing a pupil; the deposit is handled in line with that notice requirement. - Specific invoicing dates, instalment options, and accepted payment methods are not published on the school's publicly available fees and admissions pages. For contractual notice and deposit conditions see the school's admissions/parent contract details. Deposit and acceptance - A deposit of GBP 3,000 is payable when a place is accepted. - The deposit is refundable when a pupil leaves provided a full term's notice has been given and all outstanding bills have been settled. - The school's admissions documents also describe the deposit/acceptance requirements and the requirement for a term's notice in relation to refunds and final account settlement. Boarding fees - Knightsbridge School operates as a day school for ages 3–16; no boarding provision or boarding fees apply. Other costs and extras - Items specifically identified as extras (charged in addition to the termly tuition) include: school lunches (listed above), residential trips, clubs, music lessons, drama lessons, any external examination fees, and additional learning support. Day trips/school trips (non‑residential) are included in the tuition where specified. - Uniform: uniform is required. New uniform is supplied through Perry Uniform; a full uniform list and supplier details are provided to families on registration and in the school's uniform guide. Prices for uniform items are set by the supplier and are not included in the termly tuition figures above. Second‑hand uniform options are available via the school's second‑hand supplier. Refund information - The registration fee is non‑refundable. - The acceptance deposit (GBP 3,000) is refundable on leaving provided a full term's written notice is given and all accounts are settled; the deposit may be applied to the final balance as required by the school's contract. - Other refunds (for example, refunds for cancelled trips or lessons) are handled according to the school's contractual terms and the specific activity provider's terms; no general refundable‑in‑full policy for tuition was published on the public fees pages. Fee payment options - The school's public fees and admissions pages do not publish the list of accepted payment methods or detailed invoicing/payment instructions. Parents should allow for standard methods commonly used by UK independent schools (for example, bank transfer/BACS, card payment or Direct Debit) but no specific payment options or provider details are published in the school's public fee materials. Contractual paperwork and the accounts office include the school's formal payment instructions.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is an independent day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Full regulation uniform is required for all pupils; the uniform supplier is Perry and uniform requirements are provided by Perry Uniform. Nursery wear navy regulation tracksuits in winter and regulation shorts and T-shirts in summer, and blazers are worn to school every day.	Uniform requirement All pupils are expected to wear the correct uniform for their year group while on site, unless otherwise stated by the school on non-uniform or sports days. New Knightsbridge School uniform is supplied by Perry Uniform; second-hand uniform is available through Lana-Cotone. Uniform Guidelines can be downloaded.
Food options	Food options On-site kitchens cook a healthy daily lunch; meals are designed for nutrition and cater for allergies and dietary requirements, with fruit and desserts included. The school focuses on sustainability, cooking from fresh and sourcing a majority of food from local UK suppliers.	Food options The school is nut-free, and meals are prepared on-site by Chef Alan and his team using fresh produce. There is always a vegetarian option, and Fish of the Day is served on Fridays. On Wednesdays and Fridays there is a cheese board with a selection of cheeses and chutneys.
House system	House system From Reception onwards, pupils are allocated to a House: Austen (Red), Churchill (Yellow), Nelson (Green) or Nightingale (Blue). House points are awarded for extra work, reading, courtesy, thoughtfulness, initiative, tidiness and helpfulness, with certificates awarded in assemblies.	House system Knightsbridge School uses a House System to group pupils into houses. It fosters a sense of belonging, healthy competition, and peer-to-peer leadership.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Devonshire House Preparatory School is part of Dukes Education; governance includes the Head of School and the Chair of Governors, with professional governance and investment provided by Dukes Education.	Governance and ownership Knightsbridge School is operated by Knightsbridge School Ltd (Company Number 05759164). It is part of the Dukes Education family of schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Devonshire House offers a full co-educational prep curriculum for pupils aged 2–13. In the Early Years, the EYFS framework guides a play-based, scaffolded approach that balances child-initiated learning with adult-directed teaching and focuses on the three prime areas: communication and language development, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development, taught through literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world, and expressive arts and design. French is generously timetabled from Nursery, with language learning extended across age groups. From Year 4, the curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers, with a strong emphasis on reading and writing and a study-skills programme to prepare pupils for exams later on. Read Write Inc. is used from Nursery through Year 2 to support phonics and early reading. The STEM and Arts programmes span science, IT and the arts, with science taught as a single subject through Year 6 and then split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7, and with specialist teaching in the arts (visual arts, music and drama) and opportunities such as music scholarships and Art Scholars to support talented artists.	Curriculum details Junior Curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities (History, Geography, Perspectives). Languages: all pupils study a language (French or Spanish) with year 4 options broadened to Italian or Mandarin; specialist teaching in Art and Computing; a wide range of trips and an extensive Performing Arts programme; and a broad co-curricular enrichment offering. Senior Curriculum includes English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, French, a second Modern Foreign Language (Latin), History, Geography, Computing, Art, Performing Arts, PE & Games, and Perspectives. Enrichment in Years 7–9 previews GCSE/A‑Level options, and the school provides a Duke of Edinburgh Award, guest speaker talks, museum/theatre visits, and extensive sixth form and university tours/open days to support post‑16 progression.
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Exam results	Exam results Lower School outcomes show strong progress in phonics and reading: in Reception, 30% of pupils are six months ahead in phonics; 60% exceed age-related expectations in reading; over 80% are above the expected level in mathematics. In Year 1, more than 60% are above expected levels in phonics; 25% achieve Greater Depth in reading; nearly 50% in spelling; and over 40% in mathematics.	Exam results GCSE Results 2026: 26% of grades were 7–9; 91% were 4–9.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Leavers progress to a wide range of senior schools; Devonshire House is part of the Dukes Education family and offers guaranteed entry to Dukes senior schools, with places at schools including University College School (UCS), Highgate, St Paul's, and Channing. Senior school destinations also include a broad list of well-known London and regional senior institutions such as South Hampstead High School, Merchant Taylors' School, Mill Hill, North London Collegiate School, Wetherby Senior School and others, as detailed in the Year 6 and Year 8 destinations materials.	Higher education progression Careers Week and university tours/open days support higher education progression; volunteering and work experience opportunities are embedded in the Senior years.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Arts programme supports talented pupils, including an Art Scholars group to develop portfolios for prospective schools and interview practice. Talented musicians may receive internal music scholarships in Year 3, with ambassadors representing the school in performances and events.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school places social and emotional learning at the heart of wellbeing support. Form teachers are the first point of contact for concerns, with the Deputy Head (Pastoral) responsible for overseeing wellbeing. A range of proactive supports are used, including nurture groups in each year, one-to-one or group therapy with Terapia, and a PHSE programme flexible to weekly needs. Visiting organisations deliver workshops and assemblies on topics such as personal safety and internet safety. Terapia therapists are on site four days a week to provide counselling, with parenting sessions available to families. Tooled Up Education provides tools and resources for ongoing parental engagement.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care and wellbeing support are central to Knightsbridge School. The KS Code comprises 12 core values guiding behavior and learning. Wellbeing Pioneers include on-site Place2Be counseling and a mindfulness program. A close-knit, inclusive community supports pupils' sense of belonging and personal development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Devonshire House has a well-resourced SEND team that liaises with external organisations including boroughs/local authorities, senior schools, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. All in-house SEND provision, including social and emotional support and one-to-one learning development sessions, is provided free of charge. Three SEND Coordinators oversee provision across the school and coordinate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and SEND registers to support transitions. The school maintains a SEND/Disability Register and Learning Support Register, with termly reviews and collaboration with parents. The school can facilitate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and referrals to local authorities when additional support is required.	Special educational needs (SEN) Our Learning Support Department provides a warm, nurturing environment for pupils with SEND and for those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) to achieve their full potential. All teachers differentiate within the classroom, aided by small class sizes that help focus on the individual. Specialist teachers provide extra support for literacy, numeracy, study, organisational, and social skills. The SENDCO coordinates identification of needs through screening tests, educational psychologist reports, and liaison with staff and parents, and coordinates bespoke 1:1 or small-group support when needed. The SENDCO oversees exam access arrangements to ensure appropriate concessions where required.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided by a full-time EAL specialist who is part of the SEN department and leads the dedicated EAL programme. Lessons are delivered during the school day, one-to-one or in small groups, and supported by Flash Academy with resources in 48 home languages. The course supports absolute beginners and improvers, enabling access to the wider curriculum and development of reading, writing, grammar and speaking. Admissions assessments determine language proficiency, and offers may be conditional upon enrolling in the EAL programme.	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is policy-driven and tailored. The school identifies and assesses language needs early and places pupils appropriately to enable access to the curriculum. EAL aims include helping pupils use English confidently, develop academic language, and value multilingualism. The approach includes baseline assessments, targeted interventions, and ongoing monitoring of progress. For pupils with significant language development needs, Individual Support Plans may be written in collaboration with families.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Devonshire House promotes positive mental health and emotional wellbeing for all students, families and staff. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy outlines staff roles, access to support and communication with parents about mental health initiatives. The PSHEE curriculum teaches mental health safety, coping strategies and how to support others. Terapia provides on-site counselling with weekly sessions and parenting workshops. The school aims to foster resilience and a culture where mental health is a shared responsibility.	Mental wellbeing Place2Be mental health support is part of Knightsbridge School's wellbeing framework. A Place2Be Mental Health Practitioner is part of the staff. On-site Place2Be counseling is described as part of the wellbeing provision. The school emphasizes that pupils learn best when they feel safe, happy, and belonging, and the wellbeing program includes mindfulness initiatives.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All staff have a duty to safeguard and to act promptly to protect pupils from harm, with safeguarding procedures aligned to Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and covers online safety and safeguarding during off-site activities and trips. The policy is publicly available and reviewed annually, with designated safeguarding leads and deputies, staff training, and governance oversight.	Safeguarding The school publishes safeguarding and child protection policies on its School Policies page, including a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy updated annually. The policy covers health, wellbeing, safeguarding, anti-bullying, and ICT/online safety among others. The school has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and a deputy with roles listed on the staff pages. Safeguarding policy is reviewed annually.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates a versatile campus across four age-specific sites with age-appropriate specialist facilities from an early age.	Facilities overview Knightsbridge School uses its central London setting to enrich the curriculum with access to nearby facilities. The Lennox Gardens building houses bright reception classrooms, an Assembly Hall, a science laboratory, and an art studio. There are 1:1 music practice rooms and Place2Be counselling rooms for student support. The Assembly Hall hosts performances, and the dining room supports singing and dancing during meals. The school also leverages partner venues around Chelsea and Knightsbridge, with dedicated spaces for performing arts and wellbeing.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school uses its own indoor and outdoor spaces for PE. From Year 2 pupils travel by executive coach to external facilities including Stone X Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Training Ground, Royal Free Recreation Club, North London Cricket Club, Power League Football Centre, Georgians Tennis Academy and Barnet Copthall Playing Fields.	Sports facilities Sporting opportunities are anchored in a network of local venues. Regular facilities include Battersea Park, Burton Court (The Royal Hospital Chelsea), Imperial College Ethos Sports Centre for rock climbing and swimming, Holland Park, St Luke's Gardens, Cadogan Square Garden, and the Lee Valley Velodrome. The school also uses St Columba's for physical fitness and as a hub for facilities and classrooms. Weekly fixtures are held with other London schools and surrounding counties.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Nursery: a self-contained space refurbished in 2023, with outdoor spaces including a Buggy Park, sustainable playground with sandpits, mud kitchen, climbing frame, pirate ship, planting/sensory area and a covered area. Lower School (Reception–Year 2) includes Forest School, a Reading hut, a multi-purpose hall, an Astro playground, a full-size Astro netball court and a Learning support room. Middle School (Year 3–Year 5) has a fully equipped science lab, Art room, Music room and practice rooms, a drama-ready multipurpose hall, subject-specific rooms for French and drama, a library, a technology suite and two playgrounds. Upper School (Year 6–Year 8) features two technology labs, a Music room, an Art Studio, a fully equipped science lab, a multi-purpose hall, a library, a Learning support room, and subject-specific rooms for French, drama and technology, plus an Astro playground.	Academic facilities Academic spaces include a science laboratory, an art studio, and music practice rooms for 1:1 lessons. Reception classrooms and the Assembly Hall provide spaces for demonstrations, group work, and events. Place2Be on-site counselling rooms support student wellbeing alongside the academic programme.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Co-Curricular Programme is open to children from Reception through to Year 8; most clubs are run by staff and included in the fees. The programme is student-led with ideas for new clubs via the student council; examples include Rollerskating or Running, Baking, Book Club, Belleplates, Coding, Chess, Chamber Orchestra, Comic Book Club, Meditation or M‑Tech, and a number of activities such as Ballet, Judo, LAMDA and Yoga run by external providers. Trips and visits occur each half term, with annual residentials from Year 3 and additional trips such as ski trips or sports tours.	Extra curricular facilities There are over 80 co-curricular clubs and a wide range of trips throughout the year. Before- and after-school clubs run to support pupils' interests, including fencing and table tennis. The school hosts Remembrance Services, Carol Services, Christmas Fairs, KS Has Got Talent, KS Entrepreneur, and concerts as part of its school-wide events.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 1989. It is located on three sites in Hampstead. Since March 2022 the school has been part of Dukes Education, operating under a local governing board.	History Knightsbridge School is an independent, co-educational day school in central London, welcoming children from Nursery through to GCSEs. It is governed by a board of governors led by Aatif Hassan, founder and chairman of Dukes Education. Magoo Giles is the founder and created The KS Code. The school is Knightsbridge School Ltd, Company Number 05759164. A KS 20th Anniversary Celebration was planned by the Knightsbridge School Parents Association at The Dorchester.
Community	Community The school has a community outreach programme designed to develop empathetic and compassionate children who understand they are part of a wider community. The outreach programme builds relationships within the local community over time to encourage sustained difference rather than short-term tokenism. Every Christmas the school has children create a handmade card of care for a local recipient, delivered by staff. The school offers partnerships including a bell plate group on Hampstead High Street for Shelter donations, and projects with Heath Hands or the Doorstep Homeless Families Project, with a Camden Food Bank assembly leading to a collection.	Community Knightsbridge School has a vibrant and active community where families, staff and pupils come together to support, celebrate, and enjoy life at KS. Regular use of Battersea Park, Burton's Court and nearby museums enriches learning. Over 80 co-curricular clubs and a wide range of trips extend learning beyond the classroom.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Charity Committee is a parent-led, school-supported group. It raises money for key causes administered through The Cornflower Trust. Every year, the school involves pupils in fundraising for charities such as Jeans for Genes, British Legion Poppies and Children in Need. Regular events include the Winter Fair, the Summer Fair, the Quiz Night and the Leavers' Gala. Proceeds are donated to Mind and Rwanda Action. Parents, staff and children work together to plan and run these events.	Parent teacher association Knightsbridge School has an active Knightsbridge School Parents Association (KSPA). The KSPA is the channel of communication between parents and the school, with each class having a representative on the committee. The committee meets at least once per term. The KSPA organises charitable and seasonal events such as cake sales, an annual fundraiser, a Christmas Fair, BBQs, Sports Day and Charity Auctions, and runs donation drives for local charities such as Little Village. To join or buy tickets, visit the KSPA website. Autumn term events include Staff-Teacher mixers, Pumpkin Palooza and the Christmas Fair; Spring term includes Valentines Bake Sale and Book Week activities; Summer term includes the Sports Day BBQ and Charity Auction.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Open to Reception through Year 8, the co-curricular programme runs alongside the academic day. Most clubs are run by staff and included in the fees. The programme is student-led, with ideas for new clubs coming via the student council, including Rollerskating, Running, Baking, Book Club, Belleplates, Coding, Chess, Chamber Orchestra, Comic Book Club, Meditation and M-Tech. A handful of activities, such as Ballet, Judo, LAMDA and Yoga, are run by external providers, and trips and visits occur each half term with annual residentials from Year 3.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a holistic curriculum built around every child, spanning the academic core and including sport, music and the arts. A wide range of co-curricular clubs runs throughout the week, supporting learning beyond the classroom. Small class sizes ensure no child is overlooked and enable personalised support as pupils grow academically. GCSE results illustrate pupil achievement within this learning framework.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art is an integral part of Devonshire House life, with art clubs, gallery trips, and competitions such as The Royal Academy Young Artist Summer Show. An Art Scholars group helps talented artists develop portfolios for prospective schools, including interview practice. An Art Exhibition turns the long hall into a gallery for the evening to showcase pupils' work. Music is taught weekly by specialists from Nursery, with 1-1 instrument lessons, and opportunities to join Junior Orchestra (Years 1–2), Chamber Orchestra (Years 3–8), Choirs, Jazz Band, Woodwind Group and String Ensemble, and regular whole-school productions are held off-site at The Tabernacle Theatre.	Arts & creative The school has a strong offering in music and the arts as part of the curriculum. The Enrichment & Extracurriculars program features a broad array of performing arts clubs, including Drama Company, Show Choir, Musical Theatre, and Dance; students can also join Art Club, Textiles & Fashion and Music Technology. There are more than 70 clubs weekly across Academic, Languages, Performing Arts and Enrichment, ensuring creative exploration alongside academics. Educational trips include a GCSE Drama trip to see My Neighbour Totoro in the West End.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language French is taught from Reception as a specialist subject. For Years 4 to 8 the French curriculum develops listening, speaking, reading and writing, builds vocabulary and intercultural understanding. An English as an Additional Language course is available for tailored language support.	Cultural & language Languages are included in the club offerings; there are French Club and Spanish Club, along with other language activities. The enrichment program lists Academic Languages among its clubs, providing opportunities to study and practice languages beyond the classroom. Residential and international travel exposes pupils to diverse cultures, with senior experiences in destinations such as Milan, Barcelona and Amsterdam.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A broad range of after-school clubs is offered by Lower, Middle and Upper School staff on a voluntary basis. Clubs include Art / Craft, Computer, Debating, Design Technology, Drama, Eco, Football/Netball, Gardening, Languages, Multisports, Quiz Club, Running Club and more, with attendance subject to limits. Lower School pupils should attend only one after-school club, while Middle and Upper School pupils may attend more than one. Parents can select clubs via Wisepay.	Social & hobbies There is a wide range of social and hobby clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Gardening Club, Running Club, KS News Crew, Esports and more. Clubs span academics, languages, sport, performing arts and enrichment, offering something for every interest. The programme provides opportunities to collaborate, compete and develop teamwork through group activities and clubs.
Community & service	Community & service The community outreach programme is designed to build relationships within the local community and encourage sustained difference. Staff facilitate the children in their endeavours to show what can happen when people pull together for good. Every Christmas your child will make a handmade ‘card of care' for a named individual within the local area. If your child is musical, they might join the ‘bell plate' group on Hampstead High Street bringing Christmas cheer to shoppers in exchange for donations for Shelter. The school also runs projects with Heath Hands or the Doorstep Homeless Families Project, and has assemblies from Camden Food Bank.	Community & service Charitable Engagement is a featured part of school life, alongside Sustainability at KS. There is a Parents' Association that fosters community involvement and family engagement. The school partners with families and local communities to support charitable activities and social responsibility initiatives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The co-curricular programme is student-led, with ideas for new clubs coming via the student council. The Charity Committee is a parent-led, school-supported group which raises money for charity through events such as the Winter Fair, the Summer Fair, the Quiz Night and the Leavers' Gala, with proceeds donated to Mind and Rwanda Action. These experiences develop leadership, organisational and collaborative skills.	Leadership & professional Key Skills Week is run each autumn half term to focus on life skills and preparing students for future challenges. The enrichment program fosters independence and leadership through clubs, trips and practical experiences. Residential and international travel exposes pupils to leadership experiences and cross-cultural engagement, including destinations such as Milan, Barcelona and Amsterdam and the KS ski tradition.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Form teachers are the first point of contact for worries, with the Deputy Head (Pastoral) responsible for wellbeing. A range of proactive tools includes nurture groups, one-to-one or group therapy with professional therapists from Terapia, and a PHSE programme, plus workshops and assemblies on personal safety and internet safety. Terapia also offers parenting sessions and works with the Learning Support team and senior leadership to tailor support.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Education moves beyond the classroom to foster independence and a lifelong love of learning. The enrichment program offers physical activities and wellbeing-focused clubs, including Yoga Club and Fitness Club. Regular educational trips and international travel provide cultural enrichment and experiences that support wellbeing, including ski trips and other residentials.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision French is timetabled from Nursery. The approach emphasizes engagement and creativity, with interactive puppetry and songs, cheese tasting, and cross-curricular input with PE and Drama in French. After developing listening and speaking, the child moves to the written form. If French is the child's mother tongue, they can join the bilingual club.	Language provision All pupils study a language, choosing from French or Spanish in the Junior School, and continue with the same language from Year 1 to Year 3. In Year 4 they can continue with the same language or pick Italian or Mandarin. In the Senior School, the language offering includes French, Spanish or Mandarin as modern foreign languages, with Latin available as a second language, for students from EYFS through GCSE. The Languages Department provides first-hand experiences through workshops, trips to the French Institute, and residential trips to France and Spain.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching There is a bilingual club for children whose French is their mother tongue.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Education Choices Magazine Awards 2026 — Special Mention for Diversity and Inclusion in Sports; commends commitment to ensuring every child can enjoy, participate in and benefit from sport.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Eco-School Status — environmental sustainability program status in schools.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Visit Us. Open Mornings are offered to explore the Nursery and meet Upper School pupils; if you cannot attend, contact the Admissions Team to arrange a visit at your convenience. 2. Register Online. The online registration form must be completed and a non-refundable Registration Fee paid. The Registration Fee is £145 for Nursery applications and £174 (including VAT) for Reception and above. 3. Next Steps. After registration, the Admissions Team will be in touch to discuss the next steps for your child. 4. Entry Points & Requirements. The main points of entry are Acorns (2+), Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), and Year 7 (11+). 5. Joining Our Nursery (Acorns & Oaks). There are no taster sessions or assessments required to secure a place for Acorns. Offers for Acorns are made year-round for upcoming years; Oaks offers are extended one year in advance, and children in Nursery receive an automatic place in Reception. 6. Joining Reception (4+). There are no assessments required to secure a place in Reception; your child will be invited to taster events several times during the year preceding entry. Offers for Reception are made in the Spring Term preceding the proposed academic year of entry. 7. Joining at 7+ (Year 3). The admissions process includes a Taster event; offers for Year 3 are made in the Spring Term preceding entry. 8. Joining at 11+ (Year 7). A Taster Morning and an Assessment are conducted before offering a place; there is also an online Get to Know You session for Year 7/8 before an offer is made. 9. Visa Sponsorship & References. For families seeking visa sponsorship, an online interview with the child and accompanying adult is conducted before an offer. 10. Offers & Parental Commitment. Offers reflect a combination of merit and fit, and parental commitment to the School's ethos is an important factor. 11. Waiting List. If places for the following September are filled, applicants are kept on the waiting list for the relevant year group, and places may be offered to waiting-listed children if vacancies arise.	Admissions Step 1. Visiting and enquiry. Visiting Knightsbridge School is the typical starting point for the admissions journey. The admissions team can assist with inquiries by phone or email. The visit helps families experience the school's environment and understand its approach to learning. Step 2. Interviews and assessments. Entry is determined through an informal interview with the child and parents at the appropriate level. For prospective pupils entering Year 1 and above, a taster day within the relevant year group and an in-person assessment are arranged, together with a reference from the pupil's current school. Quest is used for assessments. This process assesses readiness and fit for the next phase. Step 3. Entry points and international admissions. Official entry points are Reception (4+), Year 7 (11+), and Year 9 (13+); enquiries for other year groups are welcome subject to availability. For overseas applicants, there is a dedicated international admissions process. Step 4. Registration and fees. A child's name is placed on the applicant list after completing and returning a registration form to the Admissions Office, accompanied by a non-refundable registration fee of £240. Admission is subject to the availability of a place and the pupil meeting entrance requirements. The registration fee is non-refundable. Step 5. Dukes Education and guaranteed entry. Knightsbridge School is part of the Dukes Education family. It offers guaranteed entry at key entry points—Nursery, Reception and Year 7—subject to space and the pupil's ability to thrive within the school's ethos and curriculum. Occasional places are available outside these points.
Scholarships	Scholarships Devonshire House offers academic and music scholarships to children entering Year 3, and the first year of the Upper School (Year 4). Scholarships are awarded based on results of scholarship examinations held in the Summer Term, and are open to external candidates. Bursaries are available to pupils who meet entry standards and who have the potential to contribute to the School community but require financial assistance with fees.	Scholarships Bursaries – The KSEF: Knightsbridge School offers bursaries to up to two Year 7 entrants per year, which can be valued up to 100%, funded through the Knightsbridge School Education Foundation (KSEF). Scholarships at Knightsbridge School are awarded in academics, performing arts and sport to students who have excelled in these areas. Assessments for scholarships take place after joining and are based on the pupil's performance in the relevant area. There is no monetary value attached to Scholarships, but scholars have access to an enhancement programme.
Waitlist	Waitlist If places for the following September are filled, applicants are kept on the waiting list for the relevant year group, and places may be offered to waiting-listed children if vacancies arise.	Waitlist —
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