Wetherby was founded by Mr and Mrs Gerald Russell in Wetherby Place, SW7 in 1951. It moved to Pembridge Square, W2 4ED in 1971 when it became part of Davies, Laing and Dick Educational Group with its own board of governors.
In 2002, Wetherby became part of the Alpha Plus Educational Group.
Wetherby School is divided between two sites. Reception are based at 19 Pembridge Villas and Years 1, 2 and 3 are based at 11 Pembridge Square.
In 2023, Wetherby School became part of the Inspired Education Group.
Wetherby School belongs to the Inspired Education Group. The Governors carry out the corporate governance responsibility for the school. The Head Office is, 50 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 8HJ. Telephone: 020 7487 6000.