A Leading Prep School in Knightsbridge & Chelsea
Behind our iconic blue doors on Pont Street, you’ll find a world of educational excellence with a real buzz – something we’ve coined the ‘KS Magic’.
But outside those doors, you will find world-famous department stores like Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Hermès. Or if shopping isn’t your thing, the Science, Natural History and V&A museums are also just a short walk away. Rather than stand intimidated by all these London landmarks, we consider ourselves among them as one of the few independent schools offering a truly seamless education journey – from Nursery all the way to GSCE.
Founded in 2006 by our founder, Magoo Giles, Knightsbridge School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 3 to 16. Part of the Dukes Education family since 2018 and built on our own KS Code, we’ve provided exceptional eduactional service for 20 years to families in the Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Belgravia areas, offering a rare combination of excellence, community and happiness.
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Why Families Choose Knightsbridge School
Our excellent teaching is shaped by Six Aims:
- Atmosphere
- Autonomy
- All-rounder
- Attitude
- Achievement
- Action
Threaded through everything from Nursery to Year 11, our curriculum builds preparation for 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations follows the ISEB syllabus from Year 5, with senior staff tailoring the approach to each child rather than running a single fixed programme for every pupil.
Wellbeing Woven Into the Week
Knightsbridge was one of the first schools to bring Place2Be, the children’s mental health charity, into daily school life. It sits alongside a values-led culture where staff know pupils individually, not just by year group.
A Track Record in the Arts, Not Just the Prospectus
Pupils here have performed in the West End, competed in fencing at Commonwealth Games level, and gone on to win senior school scholarships in music, drama and sport. One recent leaver was awarded an Honorary Fencing Scholarship at Harrow School, a fitting result for a school where the arts and sport are treated as seriously as anything in the classroom.
Small Enough to Know Every Child
Twenty years after admitting our first pupils in 2006, and twenty years into life in this postcode, Knightsbridge School remains genuinely close-knit: co-educational, non-selective at entry, and small enough that no child gets lost in the building around them.
A Prep School at the Heart of Knightsbridge & Chelsea
| Mode of Travel | Nearest Options | Distance from School |
| Underground | Knightsbridge Station (Piccadilly Line)
Sloane Square Station (Circle & District Line) |
10-minute walk
13-minute walk |
| Bus | 14, 74, C1 from Knightsbridge Station/Harrods
19, 22, 137, 452, C1 from Sloane Street |
8-minute walk
10-minute walk |
Given the density of the area, most local families walk, cycle or take a short bus journey rather than drive. For those who do need to park, the NCP car park at Cadogan Place and pay-and-display bays on surrounding streets are the closest options, though we’d always encourage walking where the school run allows.
A Strong Record, on Home Ground and Beyond
Recent Knightsbridge leavers have secured places and scholarships at schools including Queen’s College, JAGS, Alleyn’s, Francis Holland Sloane Square, Emanuel, Queen’s Gate, Dulwich College, Charterhouse, St Mary’s Ascot and Stowe, spanning academic, sporting, musical and dramatic achievement.
We are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and are members of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) and the Independent Schools Council (ISC). Our 2016 inspection recognised excellence across the board, and our most recent routine inspection took place in 2026. Full reports are available on our ISI Reports page.
One independent review described Knightsbridge as “a busy, happy school,” noting particular strength in the performing arts and imaginative use of its very urban site, a fair summary of a school that treats its central London setting as an asset rather than a constraint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does Knightsbridge School accept?
Knightsbridge School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 16, from Nursery through to Year 11 (GCSE), with a continuous path through Early Years, Juniors and Seniors.
Is Knightsbridge School close to Sloane Square and Chelsea?
Yes. The school is about 0.6 miles from Sloane Square station, with King’s Road and wider Chelsea a short walk away, and pupils regularly use nearby Chelsea sports grounds, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea, as part of school life.
Is Knightsbridge School a private school?
Yes. Knightsbridge School is an independent, fee-paying, non-selective school, inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and a member of IAPS and the ISC.
What areas do families travel from?
Most families live within walking distance in Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea, while others travel from South Kensington, Mayfair and further across central London via the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines.
Is Knightsbridge School suitable for international families?
Yes. Our central London location, close to embassies, international hotels and Heathrow links, makes us a natural choice for families relocating to London from overseas. Our International Families guide has further details on the application process.
Which senior schools do Knightsbridge pupils go on to?
Recent leavers have secured places and scholarships at schools including Queen’s College, JAGS, Alleyn’s, Emanuel, Dulwich College, Queen’s Gate, Charterhouse and St Mary’s Ascot.
How do I apply to Knightsbridge School?
The best first step is to book a place at an Open Morning or a weekly school tour, then complete our online registration form.
