Park Walk Primary School
London, SW10 0AY · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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22nd 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,976 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Walk Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
With 44 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? Since the inspection is recent under the new framework, what specific improvements have been made in the graded areas? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Park Walk Primary School
Overview
Park Walk Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "happy, safe and full of learning," with strong relationships and high expectations. The report highlights an "unwavering determination" to remove barriers to learning, resulting in a culture where inclusion is central and disadvantaged pupils thrive. While most aspects of school life are rated at a strong or expected standard, leaders are actively working to refine teaching consistency and improve attendance.
Strengths
- Inclusion is "at the centre of all that the school does," with expert coordination of support for emotional wellbeing and special educational needs.
- Leaders and governors share an "ambitious vision," providing "robust challenge and support" while maintaining high staff morale and manageable workloads.
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and balanced curriculum" and a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, including clubs and community visits.
- Relationships are "genuinely warm and nurturing," creating a climate of trust where bullying is rare and pupils feel valued.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum delivery is "consistently high across all subjects" and that teaching addresses misconceptions more precisely.
- Recent changes to reading instruction need to secure stronger outcomes in phonics screening and end-of-key-stage-2 tests.
- Strategies to improve attendance must be refined to address "stubbornly persistent absence" among some pupil groups.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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