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Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,224
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.0, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationwide. An encouraging 83% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 87% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 83% | Top 13% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 32% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 45% | Top 20% |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.6%
Other16.4%
White British12.6%
Mixed Other8.1%
White Other8.0%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Mixed W+B African5.3%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.51422, -0.21556 · W10 6EX
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN140212
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kaa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kensington Aldridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kensington Aldridge Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2017.
Is Kensington Aldridge Academy a good school?
Kensington Aldridge Academy scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Kensington Aldridge Academy in GCSEs?
Kensington Aldridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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