St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
London, W8 4SP · Kensington and Chelsea · primary school
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15th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,203 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 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 support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Overview
St Mary Abbots C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm welcome" within a "close-knit community" that serves many international families. Pupils achieve highly and benefit from a "well-sequenced, rich and ambitious curriculum" that fosters deep knowledge across subjects. The school maintains a calm environment where bullying is rare, though there are specific areas regarding behaviour consistency and social interactions that require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and clearly sets out key knowledge, allowing pupils to make links between subjects and apply learning to "practical problems in real life".
- Phonics teaching is consistent and effective, with pupils achieving well and parents valuing the resources provided to support reading at home.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, including visits to cultural sites, musical performances, and leadership roles such as ‘eco-ambassadors’.
- Attendance has seen "significant improvements" due to the determination of leaders, and staff feel well supported by an active governing body.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing they can speak to adults if they have worries.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must apply the behaviour system more consistently, particularly for younger pupils, to ensure clarity on expectations and prevent lost learning time.
- The school should increase opportunities to teach the conventions of discussion and debate, helping pupils respond with "courtesy and respect" to views different from their own.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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