Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
260 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50+ |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% International students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Language Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Catalan |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use Google Classroom, there are Chrome books and ipads available for use |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
No |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religious Educaton is taught as part of the Junior School British curriculum. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
I/GCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
In 2026: 56% of pupils achieved 9-8, 72% 9-7, 85% 9-6 and 98% 9-4 at GCSE . At A Level: 18% A*, 56% A*-A and 93% A-C |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies according to age |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Additional support is provided by our SENCO for students with SEN needs |
| Entry evaluation for students |
English Level test from age 10 upwards Sixth Form tests for those who have not taken GCSE examinations. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an interview with the Headmaster to talk about the pupil's aspirations and the opportunities available at Kensigton.
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| Waiting list |
Dependent on the age but more likely in Secondary school |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open admissions all year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:55am |
| School finish time |
3:45pm in Senior School 4:00pm in Junior School |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Out of Hours provision from 4-5pm for Junior school |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. Optional service. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Out of Hours wraparound care, Football, Multisport, Rollerblading, Fencing, Cooking, Chess, Art, Private music lessons |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Inter house sports competitions and with some other international schools during the year in addition to fencing. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theatre, computer suite, dedicated laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium and outdoor multipurpose pitch |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1966, Kensington School Barcelona is one of the oldest British curriculum schools in Spain, and the values and ethos have changed little in almost sixty years. Family owned and loacted in the neighbourhood of Pedralbes, Kensington follows the British curriculum throughout Junior and Senior school. All classes are taught in English, with Spanish and French introduced from a young age. The Catalan curriculum provision is available for those with Spanish nationality from Junior 2 to Form 5 (Year 2 - 11). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Thanks to our exceptionally qualified teaching staff and small class sizes, Kensington offers a highly personalised education to each and every one of our students. |
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