Liberty Woodland School vs Southbank International School - Kensington Campus

	L Liberty Woodland School London, United Kingdom	S Southbank International School - Kensington Campus London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £20,930 - 23,112	Fees / year £20,172 - 38,613
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (MYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 92	Pupils 160
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2019	Opened 1979
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Morden, London. The school serves families from across London. A private minibus service operates across London to transport students.	Location Southbank International School operates across three Central London campuses located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster. The Westminster campuses include Conway Street and Cleveland Street sites. The MYP is taught at 63–65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QJ and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme at 377–381 Euston Road, London NW1 3AU. Early Childhood and Primary are taught at the Kensington and Hampstead campuses.
Stages	Stages Primary (ages 3-11) and Secondary (ages 12-18); Sixth Form planned to open for ages 16-18 from September 2027.	Stages Early Childhood Years (2*-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18), IB Career-related Programme (16-18).
School type	School type Independent IB school	School type Independent international school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 70 nationalities are represented in the student body; Westminster has over 20 languages taught.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support SEND provision is available with differentiated and personalised support; early identification and partnership with parents; inclusive environment.	Additional learning support The school provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL); staff differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in teaching and assessments; supports include developing Student Support Plans and collaboration with parents and external specialists.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Longer days: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:40pm; Friday no school. Daily community meetings and a schedule with 30% core skills, 30% project-based learning, and 40% specialist learning.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Private minibus service across London.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (termly and annual totals) - Reception – Year 6: Net fee GBP 5,814 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,162.80; Total payable per term GBP 6,976.80. Annual total (three terms) GBP 20,930.40. - Year 7 – Year 9: Net fee GBP 6,214 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,242.80; Total payable per term GBP 7,456.80. Annual total (three terms) GBP 22,370.40. - Year 10 – Year 11: Net fee GBP 6,420 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,284.00; Total payable per term GBP 7,704.00. Annual total (three terms) GBP 23,112.00. Application and one‑off charges - Registration fee: non‑refundable GBP 100 (secures a place on the waiting list). - Acceptance deposit (payable on formal acceptance of a place): total GBP 2,150, comprising an enrolment fee of GBP 750 plus VAT (enrolment fee payable GBP 900 including VAT) and a refundable deposit of GBP 1,250 (not subject to VAT). Minibus and other extras - Minibus seat: GBP 975 per term (VAT not applicable). Annual total (three terms) GBP 2,925.00. The school operates a minibus service from several London locations. - School lunches are provided (menus published for terms) but no separate lunch price is listed here. - A recommended kit list (outdoor clothing, footwear and seasonal items) is published; no mandatory uniform fee or uniform price is listed here. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged on a termly basis (three equal parts across the academic year) and are payable on or before the first day of each term. Acceptance of a place constitutes an agreement to pay fees by the day before the first day of each term. A child may be excluded if fees remain unpaid. - Fees and extras are subject to annual review and possible increase. Withdrawal and refund information - Withdrawal: one full term's notice in writing is required to withdraw a pupil. If one full term's notice in writing is not given, a term's fees in lieu of notice becomes due immediately and the GBP 1,250 deposit will not be returned. - Refund of acceptance deposit: the GBP 1,250 deposit is refunded after the child's final term's fees are paid provided the family has given at least one term's written notice. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated school hours (for reference, termly information lists school hours and minibus provision). Payment options and funding schemes - Fees may be paid via the UK Tax‑Free Childcare scheme for eligible children up until the term after their fifth birthday; the school also confirms eligibility to claim Government 15 or 30 hour funding for Reception‑aged children up until the term after their fifth birthday. No specific card/bank transfer methods or merchant fees are listed here. Summary of amounts (per term) - Reception – Year 6: Total payable per term GBP 6,976.80. - Year 7–9: Total payable per term GBP 7,456.80. - Year 10–11: Total payable per term GBP 7,704.00. - Minibus seat: GBP 975.00 per term.	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee is charged for each child. The standard application fee is GBP 300 per application. One-time and enrolment charges (first year only) - Refundable tuition deposit (one-off): GBP 2,000. - Capital development / facilities fee (one-off, first year): GBP 3,000. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) Fees are shown in full-year and per-term amounts (three terms per school year). Amounts are in GBP. - Early Childhood / Nursery (Nurs.2, age 2): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172. - Kindergarten / Kindg.1 (age 3): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172. - Kindergarten / Kindg.2 (age 4): Per term GBP 8,934 — Per year GBP 26,802. - Kindergarten / Kindg.3 (age 5): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 1 (age 6): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 2 (age 7): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 3 (age 8): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grade 4 (age 9): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grade 5 (age 10): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grades 6–10 (ages 11–15): Per term GBP 12,363 — Per year GBP 37,089. - Grades 11–12 / Sixth Form (ages 16–17): Per term GBP 12,871 — Per year GBP 38,613. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced on a termly basis. To secure an offered place, the tuition deposit and the first term's fees must be paid within the school's required period (typically within seven days of an offer). Failure to meet payment terms can affect enrolment status. Boarding fees - Southbank operates as a day school; boarding services are not provided and there are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - School bus / shuttle services: charges apply for door-to-door bus services and inter-campus shuttles; these are invoiced in addition to tuition. Example historical/standard figures for transport services include two-way door-to-door and shuttle charges invoiced per term. - PTA / parent association fee: an annual PTA charge is applied. - Examination fees (IB), external exam entries, residential trip costs, optional extra-curricular activities, specialist equipment (such as calculators for some years) and occasional consumables are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate to the year group and activities. - Uniform and personal school equipment: uniform and personal items are charged separately and vary by campus and age group. Refund information - The tuition deposit is refundable in accordance with the school's published financial terms and conditions. Specific conditions for refunds (timing and circumstances) are set out in the school's financial terms. Fee payment options - Bank transfer / BACS is accepted for application and tuition payments; the school provides bank details for payments. Credit card payments can be processed by the finance office on request. Some specific application payments may require bank transfer rather than card payment; parents should use the school's published payment instructions for the relevant fee.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for its secondary education. Spanish is taught as the Language Acquisition course, with emphasis on practical speaking and listening. Subjects studied through the IB include Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Design, and Physical and Health Education. The MYP emphasizes learning-to-learn skills such as communication, collaboration, organisation, self-management, reflection, research, and critical thinking, and promotes intercultural understanding. The Primary Curriculum is built on a framework called the Key Areas of Competence, organized into Roots, Trunk, and Crown, with Roots covering Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Health; Trunk covering Communication and Language, Mathematics, Environmentalism, Digital Literacy, and Critical Thinking; and Crown covering Creative Arts and Design, Understanding the World, Philosophical Reflection, and Social Responsibility. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, well-being, and learning beyond the classroom to cultivate curiosity and resilience.	Curriculum details The school has three campuses in central London delivering an IB continuum. Hampstead and Kensington offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11. Westminster hosts the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Conway Street hosts the Diploma Programme and MYP, Portland Place hosts MYP, and Cleveland Street hosts DP and MYP. The three campuses are located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster, across five sites. The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additonal Language (EAL) support available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class sizes vary by stage. Typically, PYP classes have 12–18 students, while Lower Senior classes are typically 11–16 students.
Exam results	Exam results Reception outcomes (EYFS) 2025/26: 80% Good Level of Development, above the national comparator of 67.7%; no SEN in Reception. Upper Key Stage 2 (2025/26): Mathematics 85% within or beyond; Combined Reading & Writing 60% within or beyond. Personal Development: across 80 assessments, 89% were Working Within or Beyond Expectations; 40% SEN. Secondary Academic Outcomes 2025/26 (Year 10): 100% of students at or above curriculum expectations across every subject; English 100% within, 83% above; Spanish 100% within, 83% above. IB Middle Years Programme uses a 1–7 scale; Working above expectations is defined as Level 5 or above.	Exam results The Diploma Programme (DP) results for the Class of 2023 show a 97.3% pass rate, with an overall average score of 35.1 points. 21% of students achieved 40 points or more, and 25.3% of DP graduates earned a bilingual Diploma. 79% of the cohort scored above the world average of 30.24. Most of Southbank's Diploma students passed the programme in 2023 and gained places at their first-choice universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression IB Diploma students are 57% more likely to attend a Top 20 UK university, according to Liberty Woodland School's news article on university outcomes.	Higher education progression The school provides Higher Education and Careers support, including one-to-one meetings with HE/Careers Advisors and guidance through the university application process. Students have access to a Global University Fair and a Careers Fair, and the school hosts dedicated university guidance events. In 2024, graduates are studying at a wide range of universities in the UK, Europe and North America, including institutions such as University College London, King's College London, and other world-class universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school identifies able, gifted and talented students and provides opportunities to extend learning, including the possibility of joining higher-grade classes in primary and participating in extension groups or one-to-one support. Resources for identifying and teaching able, gifted and talented learners include access to specialist guidance, external organisations such as NACE, and IB publications on gifted and talented education. The Language & EAL policies also acknowledge that some EAL students may be gifted or talented.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry. The school welcomes families from Wandsworth for primary admissions (ages 4–11) and secondary admissions (ages 12–18). Families begin by making an initial enquiry. The admissions team provides information relevant to the child's year group. 2. Visit to the school. For primary admissions, a visit to the school and participation in a stay and play session or a taster day are required. For secondary admissions, a visit to the school is followed by an online application and a taster day session. 3. Application and assessment. For primary admissions, the admissions team offers a place based on the child's application, observations from the trial session, and discussions with parents. For secondary admissions, after the initial enquiry, visit, online application, and taster day session, the admissions team reviews everything before offering a place. A place is offered if criteria are met. 4. Offer of place and next steps. A place is offered by the admissions team after the review. The family confirms acceptance and completes enrollment steps with the team. The process ensures alignment with the child's year group. 5. Fees and funding. Termly fees are determined by the school year and whether a seat on the minibus is required. The school offers bursaries and scholarships for families in Wandsworth who might be in need of financial assistance. Funding options can be discussed with the admissions team.	Admissions Southbank is a non-selective school with rolling admissions. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability, and submitted online via our application system. Our admissions process is a five-step path designed for simplicity: 1. Start by reviewing the Admissions Policy and using the age placement chart to determine the correct grade (the school uses the American grading system); 2) Prepare the documents required for the online application for the relevant programme (PYP, MYP, DP/CP); 3) Begin and submit your online application; 4) Pay a non-refundable application fee of £300 (inc. VAT); debit or credit cards are not accepted; 5) The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications in 7–10 working days. If a place is available, you will receive a formal offer and the first term's invoice; if not, your child will be placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.
Scholarships	Scholarships Bursaries and scholarships are offered for families in Wandsworth who might be in need of financial assistance.	Scholarships Milton Toubkin Scholarship: a two-year award for new Diploma Programme entrants (Grade 11 to Grade 12) that covers 100% of tuition fees and 50% of capital development fees for the duration of the scholarship. The family remains responsible for the £2,000 refundable deposit, PTA fees, residential events, and IB Diploma exam fees. Eligibility: new students only; must have immigration status to enroll and a reasonable daily commute; must meet criteria including above-average academic achievement and potential; evidence of extracurricular interests; commitment to Southbank and the IB curriculum; commitment to the IB Learner Profile; high standard of English (online English test required).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist: If a place is not immediately available after a successful application, the student is placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.
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