Kensington Primary Academy
London, W14 8PU · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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13th 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,028 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kensington Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across all key stages?
What Ofsted said about Kensington Primary Academy
Overview
Kensington Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. Pupils flourish in this aspirational school, benefiting from a highly ambitious curriculum and strong partnerships with parents and the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge step-by-step, with teachers ensuring pupils learn advanced vocabulary and connect their learning across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language are identified and supported well, allowing them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The teaching of phonics is described as exceptional, with rapid support provided to address any gaps in knowledge for struggling or new pupils.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge and explain new content clearly, resulting in pupils achieving very well in key stage 2 mathematics tests.
- Leaders have established robust systems for attendance and a well-thought-out programme for personal development, including teaching sensitive topics with care.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to ensure curriculum implementation consistently enables pupils to gain knowledge at a greater depth, as some currently struggle to apply learning to complex independent tasks.
- The school must ensure new strategies have the required impact to secure improvements in pupils’ behaviour during breaktimes, where a few do not adhere to high expectations.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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