Chelsea Academy
London, SW10 0AB · Kensington and Chelsea · secondary school
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5th of 6 secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea we can score. 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 — 9.0/10 against 362 of them, against 7.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.4 · 79 | 30% | 2.38 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.3 · 81 | 10% | 0.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chelsea Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Tate Modern, Bournemouth, Juniper Hall, and Poland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,106 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the trips to Poland and Bournemouth integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Chelsea Academy
Overview
Chelsea Academy is described as a ‘calm and orderly’ school where leaders maintain ‘high expectations’ that pupils consistently meet. The report highlights a strong culture of ‘learning to flourish together’, with pupils enjoying their education, attending regularly, and feeling safe. Overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, reflecting a broad curriculum and positive personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with careful planning to ensure pupils ‘build up their knowledge over time’ in each subject.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject expertise’ and build good relationships, effectively checking what pupils know and have remembered from previous learning.
- Pupils are ‘enthusiastic about reading’, with targeted support provided for those needing help, and the school prioritises reading within the curriculum.
- Sixth-form students are ‘positive about school’ and ‘enjoy taking responsibility for their learning’, rising to challenges set by teachers.
- Leaders have built ‘strong partnerships with parents’, who appreciate regular communication and are supportive of the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- New approaches for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘not fully embedded’, leading to inconsistencies in support.
- The school must ensure lessons are ‘adapted effectively to meet pupils’ different needs’ across all subjects to help these pupils keep up with their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 53.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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