St James Preparatory School
“Success Without Sacrifice”
St James Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2-11. Situated in West Kensington, London, the urban campus is shared with the Senior Girls' School. The school claims to offer a holistic education rooted in a philosophical and humanist approach, fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development. Its ethos, influenced by Advaita Vedanta, emphasises unity, respect, and a multicultural perspective. The curriculum focuses on Literacy, Numeracy, and specialist subjects including Sanskrit, with a rigorous 11+ programme. The school promotes academic ambition, mindfulness, and curiosity.
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Last updated on 11 February 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.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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