Ashburnham Community School
London, SW10 0DT · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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17th of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 536 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashburnham Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 229. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific provisions are available for pupils with complex needs?
What Ofsted said about Ashburnham Community School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending the school, where they are taught to respect one another and demonstrate the school’s values. Leaders maintain high expectations, and pupils achieve in line with national peers, supported by a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care. The inspection confirms that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision are all judged as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” with reading as a high priority; staff are well trained in phonics, and books are “well matched to the sounds that pupils know.”
- Pupils benefit from a “wide extra-curricular offer,” including clubs like taekwondo and fencing, which help develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “cared for in a nurturing environment” and achieve well from their different starting points.
- Staff are “very proud to work at the school” and receive professional support, including mentoring for newer teachers.
- The “hidden curriculum” carefully considers wider personal development, teaching pupils how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used consistently to check that concepts are secure before pupils move on, meaning they “struggle to apply their learning to more complex tasks.”
- Attendance rates are currently insufficient, meaning some pupils “do not benefit from the opportunities the school provides,” though the school is working to identify barriers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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