Bousfield Primary School
Bousfield Primary School is a community school in Kensington And Chelsea for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 434 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bousfield Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2022. In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: November 2022. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | South Bolton Gardens London SW5 0DJ |
| Phone | 02073736544 |
| Reference Number | 100480 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 434 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.23%
Girls: 49.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 69.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 4 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 6 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 33.6% |
| White, British | 14.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.8% |
| Unclassified | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
Bousfield Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across various domains, with 'Outstanding' performance in early years provision. This is the school's first inspection in 14 years, having been exempted from routine inspection until November 2020. Leaders have high expectations for student learning and emphasize the importance of a supportive learning environment. Pupils are encouraged to express their feelings and engage in various responsibilities, fostering a sense of belonging and pride in their school community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate politeness, consideration, and respect towards others.
- The school promotes a love of reading and has a strong phonics programme in place.
- Leaders maintain high expectations for student achievement.
- The curriculum helps pupils build on prior knowledge and skills in a structured manner.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum refinement is still in progress in a few subjects, affecting clarity in content delivery.
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching strategies beyond early years may hinder reading fluency for some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 35% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 111 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 110 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 4.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 6.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Bousfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bousfield Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
When was Bousfield Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bousfield Primary School was last inspected in November 2022.
How many pupils does Bousfield Primary School have?
Bousfield Primary School has 434 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bousfield Primary School cover?
Bousfield Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Bousfield Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Bousfield Primary School?
Bousfield Primary School is at South Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0DJ.