Kensington Wade are finalists in the Independent Schools of the Year 2025 Awards! We are delighted to have been named a finalist for this year’s awards. Six schools have been shortlisted in the Best Use of Education Technology category, and we’re proud to be recognised for our use of technology to bridge borders, spark curiosity,…
A new report featured in TES, based on the British Council’s Language Trends England study, has revealed a significant imbalance in UK language education: for every one school offering Mandarin, there are seven students who want to learn it. While 37 percent of students aged 13 to 18 expressed interest in studying Mandarin, only 5 percent currently have…
At Kensington Wade, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens when children are immersed in nature. Today is the first of this year’s weekly Forest School sessions for our Reception class at the Holland Park Ecology Centre, one of London’s most vibrant urban green spaces. What Is Forest School? Forest School is…
We’re proud to share that Kensington Wade has been shortlisted for the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year Awards, in the category of Best Use of Education Technology. In a world that’s changing fast, we believe education should be both rooted in tradition and open to innovation. Our bilingual model, where children learn in both…
This year, our school came alive with two magical end of year Chinese performances: Classic Animated Story Collection 经典动画故事集 (Nursery, Reception & Year 1) Our youngest stars charmed us with beloved animated tales, showcasing their growing confidence and joy in learning Mandarin. Chinese Mythical Stories 神话故事 (Year 2 to Year 6) Each class brought to…
At Kensington Wade, we believe every milestone deserves to be celebrated and today was no exception. Our Nursery children graduated with beaming smiles, proud hearts, and a few happy tears from the grown-ups too. Our graduates have spent their early years immersed in two languages, two cultures, and one incredibly nurturing community. They’ve learned to…
From the moment they landed in China, our students embraced every opportunity to explore, learn, and connect. They kicked off the trip with a delicious taste of Peking Duck, climbed the iconic Great Wall, and were mesmerised by the magic of the Sichuan Opera. Meeting the giant pandas was a definite highlight, and the Sichuan…
Year 5 will shortly be returning from a fantastic few days away on their residential trip, filled with adventure, teamwork and new experiences. The journey began with a scenic ferry ride to the centre, setting the tone for an exciting and memorable stay. During their time away, pupils took part in a wide range of…
Our students took part in a hands-on CPR and first aid workshop — now they’re ready to step up and help if ever needed! Led by the experts at Mini First Aid, the children learned how to handle bumps, burns, breaks, and bleeding, as well as how to perform CPR and respond to choking. These…
Kensington Wade’s second cohort of Year 6 leavers will take up places at senior schools from September 2025. Results have been outstanding, with all 11+ pupils receiving offers from their first choice schools. Pupils from Kensington Wade have received offers, including multiple scholarship offers for academic, musical, artistic and sporting excellence from many of London’s…