Holland Park School
London, W8 7AF · Kensington and Chelsea · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.9/10 against 735 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 87 | 35% | 3.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.4 · 89 | 30% | 2.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.2 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holland Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, basketball, futsal, handball, rugby, and track and field teams, and attend the Super-League Basketball Finals trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,376 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,430. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Holland Park School
Overview
Holland Park School has undergone "transformational progress" since joining the United Learning Trust, creating a "safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where all pupils thrive." The report highlights a "culture of calmness and respect" and praises leaders for their "forensic understanding" of the school, which has driven significant improvements in attendance, behaviour, and pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Attendance is "exceptional," with persistent absence having "decreased dramatically" due to highly tailored support for vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is exemplary, characterised by a "culture of calmness and respect" where bullying is rare and serious incidents are "incredibly rare."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-balanced," enabling pupils to build knowledge securely and apply it with confidence across all subjects.
- Inclusive practices have been "rapidly improved," ensuring pupils with additional needs access the same challenging curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is strong, with a well-structured programme supporting pupils to become "respectful, confident and resilient."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek continued improvement to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils," particularly those facing barriers to learning or wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.7 |
| 2024/25 | 59.4 |
| 2025/26 | 58.2 |
| 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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