Colville Primary School
Colville Primary School is a community school in Kensington And Chelsea for pupils aged 0 to 11. It has 477 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Colville Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024. In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lonsdale Road Portobello Road London W11 2DF |
| Phone | 02072296540 |
| Reference Number | 100481 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 477 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.41%
Girls: 47.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 4 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 5 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 6 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24.9% |
| White, British | 19.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.2% |
| Unclassified | 5% |
| African | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
Colville Primary School has been confirmed as an outstanding school following its ungraded inspection, which was its first since February 2019. The school continues to foster a vibrant and welcoming environment where inclusion is central to its community ethos. Pupils exhibit a strong enthusiasm for learning and contribute positively to the school community, taking on various responsibilities. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, allowing all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve high standards across a broad range of subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils' achievements
- Broad and ambitious curriculum carefully designed and sequenced
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with successful implementation of training
- Positive pupil behavior and attitudes towards learning
- Exceptional range of extracurricular clubs and opportunities
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 25% | 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 | 109 | 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
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 2.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 68 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 78 | 26 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Colville Primary School had 412 pupils for 420 places. 8 places (1.9%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “North Primary” planning area
Kensington and Chelsea counted 344 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 360 in 2029–30, up 5%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 315 | 315 | 360 | 360 | 360 | 360 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils | 222 | 230 | 242 | 259 | 270 | 311 | 337 | 349 | 363 | 388 | 413 | 417 | 417 | 410 | 412 |
| Unfilled | 29.5% | 27.0% | 32.8% | 28.1% | 25.0% | 13.6% | 19.8% | 16.9% | 13.6% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Colville Primary School attended 95.2% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 10.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Unauthorised absence | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.4% of pupils at Colville Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Colville Primary School had 23.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 11.6 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 13.7 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 19.0% | 17.2% | 23.6% | 9.9% | 11.7% | 17.8% | 15.0% | 3.8% | 23.2% | 1.8% | 6.9% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 25.2% | 7.3% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 0.0% | 65.0% | 53.6% | 50.0% | 70.4% | 48.1% | 40.7% | 25.0% | 33.3% | – | 44.0% | 75.0% | 70.8% | 58.3% | 77.3% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | – | 0.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 6.9% of pupils at Colville Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 3.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 9 | 12 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 16 | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 3 | 3 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 2 | 0 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 1 | 0 |
| Physical disability | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Colville Primary School received £9,977 and spent £9,760 for each of its 477 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £266,000 (£557 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £185,000 | £121,000 | £252,000 | £76,000 | -£60,000 | £149,000 | £163,000 | £266,000 |
| per pupil | £423 | £260 | £541 | £168 | -£130 | £318 | £348 | £557 |
| In-year balance | -£53,000 | -£64,000 | £131,000 | -£176,000 | -£136,000 | £209,000 | £14,000 | £103,000 |
| per pupil | -£121 | -£138 | £282 | -£388 | -£293 | £447 | £29 | £216 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Colville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Colville Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Colville Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Colville Primary School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Colville Primary School have?
Colville Primary School has 477 pupils on roll.
What age range does Colville Primary School cover?
Colville Primary School for pupils aged 0 to 11.
What are Colville Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Colville Primary School?
Colville Primary School is at Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London, W11 2DF.
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