Fox Primary School
London, W8 7PP · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 4,049 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fox Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 42.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Fox Primary School
Overview
Fox Primary School is described as an “exceptional school” where leaders’ “relentless focus on providing the highest possible quality of education enables all pupils in the school to excel.” The report highlights a “strong sense of community” and notes that pupils are “hard-working, passionate and highly articulate.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly developed and ambitious for all,” designed to “build knowledge over time” so pupils can “embed new concepts and vocabulary quickly.”
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and “check for pupils’ understanding systematically,” addressing misconceptions quickly to ensure work is of “extremely high quality.”
- Staff provide “precise and highly effective support” for reading, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Pupils demonstrate “extremely positive attitudes to learning” and a “huge passion for reading,” supported by daily reading sessions and well-matched books.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being through an “exceptional professional development programme” and robust attendance procedures.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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