Marlborough Primary School
London, SW3 3AP · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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4th 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 2,785 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.08 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marlborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0% of pupils, 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 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Ukulele, Guitar, Music Tech, Stay and Play Music club, Piano lessons, and Brass lessons, or play football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 466 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 offered to pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How are the music clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Marlborough Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “uniqueness is celebrated” and pupils demonstrate “exemplary character” and inclusivity. Leaders have “high ambitions” for pupils, resulting in a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that supports high levels of understanding and success across all areas of learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with leaders specifying “precise knowledge and skills” that build over time to allow pupils to access complex tasks.
- There is a “great emphasis on reading,” with staff well-trained to deliver a programme that ensures pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported through adapted curriculum and “specialist additional training” for staff.
- Behaviour is “excellent,” with pupils feeling safe and supported by “clear expectations and routines” and trusted adults.
- Personal development is “excellent,” helping pupils develop as “active citizens” through engagement with democracy and local issues.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that leaders and governors have worked together to develop further improvements so that all pupils continue to benefit from the “high-quality education on offer.”
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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