Oxford Gardens Primary School
London, W10 6NF · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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23rd 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 — 2.3/10 against 553 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oxford Gardens Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oxford Gardens Primary School
Overview
Leaders have "high ambition" for pupils, fostering a culture where children "know their rights" and "speak up on issues that are important to them." The school is characterised by "exceptionally well" behaved pupils who "treat each other with respect and care," creating an environment where students feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils receive "effective teaching and support" in early reading, learning to read with "fluency and confidence" through closely matched phonics books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn securely," benefiting from "appropriate adaptations" and strong partnerships with external experts.
- Behaviour is "Outstanding," with pupils showing "consideration and respect" and low-level disruption not affecting learning.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," with leaders providing "experiences beyond the local area," such as funded residential journeys.
- The governing body is "effective," providing the "right level of challenge" and ensuring staff workload is manageable.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must clarify the knowledge children in the early years need to ensure the curriculum "builds securely" towards Year 1, preventing misalignment.
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently" and that teachers make "robust checks" on pupils’ knowledge to avoid gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff trained to identify signs of need, take "appropriate action," and maintain regular communication with external agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils receive help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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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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