Kensington Aldridge Academy
London, W10 6EX · Kensington and Chelsea · secondary school
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3rd 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 191 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.1 · 83 | 30% | 2.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 25% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.1 · 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.
Kensington Aldridge Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join rowing, football, and swimming teams.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,271 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,140. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are rowing and swimming facilities accessed during term time?
What Ofsted said about Kensington Aldridge Academy
Overview
Kensington Aldridge Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing an exceptional education where pupils flourish. The institution is characterised by high academic ambitions, a strong sense of community, and a culture that encourages resilience and creativity through its motto ‘intrepidus’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and sharply focused on making learning memorable,” with knowledge logically sequenced to help pupils embed key concepts.
- Staff maintain “consistently high expectations of pupils’ behaviour,” resulting in a courteous, respectful, and committed student body.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “quickly identified and included in the ambitious learning of the classroom” with effective support.
- Leaders have made reading a priority, ensuring pupils engage with “high-quality texts” and receive tailored support for fluency.
- The school prepares pupils “extremely well for the next stage of education, employment or training” through work experience, careers guidance, and diverse enrichment opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.4 |
| 2024/25 | 54.0 |
| 2025/26 | 53.1 |
| 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
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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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