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Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens, London, W8 7AF, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.0 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,336
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.4, this school ranks in the top 8% nationally, and 81% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school. However, it's important to consider the recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate, which may raise concerns about the overall quality of education and support.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 59.4 | Top 8% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 74% | Top 8% 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%. | 92% | Top 7% 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%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.8%
White British16.0%
Other15.0%
Mixed Other13.5%
Black African9.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.50489, -0.20062 · W8 7AF
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN149632
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hollandparkschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holland Park School rated by Ofsted?
Holland Park School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Holland Park School a good school?
Holland Park School scores 13.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Holland Park School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holland Park School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holland Park School in GCSEs?
Holland Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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