St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
London, W8 6EJ · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,938 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 10? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "rightly proud" and demonstrate "maturity and a full commitment to school life." Leaders have driven "rapid improvements" since the previous inspection, resulting in a "broad and ambitious" curriculum and "exemplary" behaviour. The school is characterised as "calm and inclusive," with staff who are "fully committed to leaders’ high expectations."
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils taught the importance of "friendship, trust and peace" and disruption being "rare."
- A "strong reading culture" ensures all pupils, including those with SEND, "learn to read fluently and accurately" through precise phonics instruction.
- Personal development is "exceptional," supported by a "wide variety of enrichment activities" and a focus on "respecting diversity and equality of opportunity."
- Pupils with SEND are "identified swiftly and supported effectively," enabling them to "keep up with their peers."
- Staff report being "overwhelmingly positive" about the support they receive to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, recent curriculum changes are "not fully embedded," meaning pupils do not yet have "as deep a knowledge and understanding."
- The school should ensure the curriculum is "fully embedded so that pupils know and remember more and make connections in their learning."
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 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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