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• Location: Notting Hill, London, England,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: for girls.

Pembridge Hall School — a prestigious private school for girls with a strong reputation. It provides quality preparatory and pre-preparatory education. Schooling begins from the age of four.

It is part of the Inspired educational group — a large international network that includes leading boarding schools and day schools in England, Europe, Africa, and other regions.

Pembridge Hall School uses Cambridge Primary Insight for basic standardized tests and tracking student progress. Internal assessments and exam preparation begin in the third year. In the first two years, children follow an accelerated version of the national curriculum, combining independent work and teacher-led lessons. At the preparatory level, girls are introduced to a rich and balanced course, gradually developing independence, critical thinking, and responsibility.

Preparation for the 11+ exams and entrance tests begins in Year 5. After sitting the exams in Year 6, pupils continue their studies on an extended and well-rounded programme that helps them transition smoothly into the senior years of leading schools across the country and around the world.

• Pembridge Hall School partners with Childnet International — a non-profit organisation that makes the internet safer and more accessible for children. These programmes help pupils develop a deeper understanding of online risks, encourage caution, and equip them with the skills to behave thoughtfully and confidently online, both at school and beyond.
• The Pembridge Hall Parents' Association helps foster a welcoming school environment and organises various events throughout the year, supporting the school's charitable initiatives and encouraging pupils to take part in fundraising activities.
• Communication between the school and parents is largely facilitated through class representatives: each form group has its own classroom assistant, and one of them is elected as the representative of the year. These girls help organise events, share news about school life, and liaise with the parent committee. Meetings are held twice per term, and the minutes are circulated to all parents.

The Thomas Franks canteen team prepares a variety of dishes from fresh produce directly at Pembridge Hall School. This allows the girls to receive wholesome and delicious meals that support their energy throughout the school day. Special attention is paid to understanding healthy eating: students are taught how food affects mental and physical development, why it is important to choose balanced meals rather than fast food.

Pembridge Hall School offers 60+ extracurricular activities and 70+ clubs. There are sports activities — netball, swimming, dance, fencing, and many creative and academic clubs: orchestra, choir, debate, chess, needlework, and others.

• Ballet. Classes follow the Cecchetti programme. Students can prepare for exams at the end of the summer term, but this is not mandatory — they can continue learning without taking them.
• Fencing. A dynamic Olympic sport that develops both team and individual skills. It combines physical fitness, technique, and precision: girls learn proper movement, footwork, attacking, and defending through parrying.
• Yoga. Classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and confidence: using basic poses and «sun salutations», breathing exercises for concentration and stress reduction. Partner and group work helps develop mindfulness and respect for others. At the end of each class there is a short savasana practice — time for relaxation.
• Advanced Coding. In this club, students study the text-based programming language JavaScript, deepen their knowledge of programming fundamentals — conditional logic, functions, loops, and operators — and work on projects every week.
• Cookery. The club from Smart Raspberry helps children master basic culinary skills, experiment with ingredients — and simply enjoy the process! Students prepare sweet and savoury dishes, some of which can be tasted straight away, get to know ingredients, maintain an interest in nutrition, and can discover new perspectives on mathematics, science, and hygiene through hands-on practice.
• Little House of Science. Each week the club introduces young researchers to a new topic: the programme includes demonstrations, hands-on tasks, and independent projects; throughout the term, girls explore the basics of chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering in an accessible and applied way.

• A thoughtful and inspiring curriculum complemented by rich extracurricular activities. Learning is supported by a pastoral program and work with specialist teachers — making the process vibrant and engaging, not merely academic.
• High academic standards and a strong school community help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and research skills. Everything is aimed at enabling each student to reach their full potential.
• A personalized approach to students and attentive, caring support.
• Experienced teachers help students deepen their knowledge in core subjects: English, French, music, science, visual arts, and mathematics.
• Students actively participate in community life and can make a real contribution to school initiatives: this helps develop self-confidence and a sense of belonging to a shared common cause. There are various opportunities for involvement: the faculty system, Green Girls projects, and school and food councils.

Pembridge Hall School is located in two white Georgian-style buildings, just a few steps from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park — a setting that gives the feeling of living in a historic yet vibrant urban neighbourhood. The area is quiet, with green streets and trees, while the interiors are modern and well-kept — with updated design and good facilities.

Students can move freely between the buildings and use a variety of learning spaces: this creates a sense of a single, large Pembridge Hall community and helps girls feel connected to the school and its life from an early age.

Building No. 18 is home to girls from Reception through Year 2. It features bright, spacious classrooms with high ceilings, large windows, and built-in furniture, making learning comfortable; the internal courtyard has a playground where girls can be active during breaks and play. Across the building's five floors there are various specialist spaces: a music room, a sports hall that also serves as a dining room, teaching classrooms, and an art studio.

Building No. 10 caters to pupils in Years 3 through 6 and houses many specialist rooms that help students go beyond the standard curriculum. The sports hall is combined with a dance studio and fitted with professional flooring and a barre for classes. The drama studio is designed to allow girls to immerse themselves fully in creative work: it features lighting equipment, mirrors, and a wide selection of costumes and props. The creative space continues in a bright, glass-roofed art studio and a well-equipped music room; there is also a science laboratory and a modern innovation space with a green screen, VR headsets, and robotics for project-based work.

The Wood Lane sports ground offers extensive opportunities for outdoor activities. In autumn and spring, pupils use grass fields and full-size netball courts with artificial surfaces; in summer, cricket pitches and additional playing areas are added. Swimming lessons take place at the Porchester Centre, where girls can take part in group sessions or train individually under the guidance of a coach.

The academic year at Pembridge Hall School is divided into 3 terms:

• The autumn term runs from September to December. There is a half-term break in October, after which classes continue until the end of the first winter month.
• The spring term lasts from January to March. A short break is scheduled in February.
• The summer term runs from April to July. There is a bank holiday in May, plus a half-term break at the end of May or beginning of June, and the academic period concludes with the long summer holidays.

4 steps for admission to Pembridge Hall School:

• First, an online registration form is submitted.
• Then you can visit the school. Approximately 2 years before enrollment, prospective students and their parents are invited to an Open Day tour to better understand how school life is organized.
• Next come the offers of admission: in June, one year before the start of studies, letters offering a place are sent to the parents or legal guardians of successful candidates. To confirm the place, a deposit equal to half the tuition fee for one term is required.
• After confirming enrollment, the head of the admissions committee contacts the family and provides all necessary additional information.

Students of Pembridge Hall School regularly gain places at leading boarding schools and day schools. During their time here, their academic results grow noticeably: the average score typically rises from 100 points (on the standardised test scale) in the preparatory class to 125 by Year Six, which is significantly above the national average. Many girls achieve 114 points and above, and students scoring 127+ are considered particularly strong. In mathematics, the overall SAS score is 111+, with 44% of students ranking in the top 4% in the country.

Great attention is paid to helping students and their families choose the right senior school, with options identified that best match the interests and potential of each girl. At the end of Year Six, graduates go on to some of the strongest boarding and day schools, including Godolphin and Latymer, St Paul’s Girls and Wycombe Abbey.

Consultations with parents begin well in advance: in Year 4 — if boarding schools are being considered, and in Year 5 — for day schools in London. From the end of Year Five, students participate in group interviews and individual meetings with the headmistress to better prepare for entry. Examples of schools to which graduates go on:

• American School London,
• Channing School for Girls,
• City of London School for Girls,        
• Francis Holland Sloane Square,
• Francis Holland Regent's Park,         
• Guildford High School,
• Harrodian School,
• Brighton College,      
• Cheltenham Ladies College,
• Downe House,
• Haileybury.

Girls applying to Pembridge Hall School from age seven can attend an assessment day in the spring term. The assessment evaluates knowledge in mathematics and English — this helps determine whether prospective pupils will be able to successfully follow the curriculum that prepared second-year girls typically join after several years of study at Pembridge Hall. The assessment day also provides an opportunity to get to know the school and its atmosphere, and to participate in various workshops with subject teachers.

Scholarships for pupils of Pembridge Hall School are provided by the Gold Standard Charitable Trust charity foundation, which raises funds for the Inspired UK network. After a preliminary selection, the principal contacts the candidates and passes their details to GSCT, after which the foundation carries out a means test as part of the application process. The scholarship amount can range from 50% to 110% of the tuition fee.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision