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Chelsea Academy
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.3 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, which places it in the top 23% nationally. A commendable 69% of students attain grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 86% progress to university, with a notable 34% entering top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 44%, indicating some room for growth in broader curriculum engagement, overall parent satisfaction appears strong based on available data.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.9 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 86% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other22.6%
White Other14.9%
Black African14.8%
Mixed Other13.4%
White British12.9%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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51.47797, -0.18300 · SW10 0AB
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN135531
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitechelsea-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chelsea Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chelsea Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is Chelsea Academy a good school?
Chelsea Academy scores 64.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chelsea Academy in GCSEs?
Chelsea Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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