St James Preparatory School
“Speak the Truth, Live Generously, Aim for the Best”
St James Preparatory School is a co-educational day school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in West Kensington. Established in 1975, the school is located within modern, courtyard-centred grounds near Kensington Olympia. It is defined by a unique philosophical ethos that integrates regular "Pauses" for mindfulness and reflection into the school day. The broad curriculum includes the study of Sanskrit and philosophy from an early age. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gym and a dedicated art room, while the school maintains a distinctive whole-school vegetarian diet.
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Last updated on 11 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+20.5%
St James Preparatory School's fees are 20.5% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+2.8%
St James Preparatory School's fees are 2.8% higher than the county average.
Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.
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