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Kensington Primary Academy
205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.2 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
232
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 65% of students meet expected standards. Although parent satisfaction is relatively moderate at 71%, the school is positioned in the top 50% nationally for KS2 outcomes, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
75%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other30.2%
White Other15.9%
White British11.2%
Black African10.3%
Mixed Other9.5%
Asian Other6.5%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.49614, -0.20581 · W14 8PU
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN140213
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wlfs-kpa.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kensington Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kensington Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2018.
Is Kensington Primary Academy a good school?
Kensington Primary Academy scores 92.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kensington Primary Academy?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kensington Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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