Kensington Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 205 Warwick Road (On the Corner of Kensington High Street) London W14 8PU |
| Phone | 02031467870 |
| Reference Number | 140213 |
Kensington Primary Academy continues to uphold the high standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing an aspirational learning environment for its pupils. The school excels in delivering a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and those who speak English as an additional language, are well supported. This results in pupils achieving well academically, with outcomes frequently aligning with or exceeding national averages. Additionally, the school's active engagement with parents and community fosters a positive atmosphere for learning, while pupils report feeling safe and valued. However, there are some concerns regarding pupil behavior during breaktimes, with instances of several students failing to adhere to expected standards. Furthermore, while the curriculum is designed to promote deep understanding, there are occasions where some pupils do not fully apply their knowledge in independent tasks. The school is aware of these areas and is implementing strategies to ensure continuous improvement, particularly in regulating behavior and enhancing pupils' comprehension and application of learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 232 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.02%
Girls: 46.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 72.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 15.9% |
| White, British | 11.2% |
| African | 10.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.5% |
| Asian, Other | 6.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong partnership with parents and the community
- Highly ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and EAL
- High expectations leading to consistent academic achievement
- Exceptional teaching of phonics
- Robust systems for monitoring attendance
- Encouragement of pupil leadership and personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of knowledge in independent tasks
- Occasional challenges with pupil behavior during breaktimes
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 54 | 9 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St James Preparatory School
Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH |
0.18 miles |
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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
58 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EJ |
0.33 miles |
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James Lee Nursery School
Gliddon Road, London, W14 9BH |
0.43 miles |
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Avonmore Primary School
11 Mund Street, LONDON, W14 9LY |
0.47 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Masbro Road, London, W14 0LT |
0.48 miles |
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Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert
59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE |
0.52 miles |
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Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
41a Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BL |
0.53 miles |
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Addison Primary School
Addison Gardens, Blythe Road, London, W14 0DT |
0.63 miles |
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Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
|
0.69 miles |
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St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP |
0.72 miles |
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Norland Place School
162-166 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH |
0.74 miles |
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Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education
Bramber Road, London, W14 9PA |
0.75 miles |
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Thomas's Kensington
1 St. Albans Grove, London, W8 5PN |
0.79 miles |
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Flora Gardens Primary School
34 Lena Gardens, London, W6 7PZ |
0.83 miles |
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St Augustine's RC Primary School
Disbrowe Road, London, W6 8QE |
0.84 miles |
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Fox Primary School
Fox Primary School, Kensington Place, London, W8 7PP |
0.86 miles |
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Bayonne Nursery School
50 Paynes Walk, London, W6 8PF |
0.89 miles |
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Wetherby School, Kensington
4 Wetherby Gardens, London, SW5 0JN |
0.9 miles |
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Sir John Lillie Primary School
Lillie Road, Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LN |
0.92 miles |
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St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG |
0.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St James Senior Girls' School
|
0.18 miles |
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Wetherby Pembridge
Emberton House, Maclise Road, London, W14 8UX |
0.21 miles |
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Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL |
0.46 miles |
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Parayhouse School
Hammersmith and Fulham College, Gliddon Road, Fulham, London, W14 9BL |
0.46 miles |
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St Paul's Girls' School
Brook Green, London, W6 7BS |
0.57 miles |
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ |
0.59 miles |
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Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens, London, W8 7AF |
0.64 miles |
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The Fulham Prep School Ltd
200 Greyhound Road, London, London, W14 9SD |
0.69 miles |
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SIAL
154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH |
0.72 miles |
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Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7DG |
0.78 miles |
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Collingham
23 Collingham Gardens, London, SW5 0HL |
0.8 miles |
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Ashbourne College
17 Old Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 4PL |
0.84 miles |
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London Vocational Ballet School
58 Bulwer Street, London, W12 8AP |
1.03 miles |
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The Godolphin and Latymer School
Iffley Road, London, W6 0PG |
1.04 miles |
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Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
Munster Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6BP |
1.08 miles |
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The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX |
1.11 miles |
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Mander Portman Woodward School
90-92 Queen's Gate, LONDON, SW7 5AB |
1.16 miles |
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The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
1.18 miles |
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Queen's Gate School
133 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5LE |
1.18 miles |
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Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
35 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2DG |
1.25 miles |