Schools across Kensington and Chelsea
Local authority · 75 schools across 8 towns
75
26 primary · 7 secondary
23,241
83% capacity used
18
6 outstanding · 12 good
27,839
4,598 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
79.3%
KS2 Maths
78.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,378 spare places
Secondary Schools
124 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.3%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
33
2024/25
Absence trend across Kensington and Chelsea schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
99%
Plans Issued
98
Assessment Requests
127
Tribunal Cases
2
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
5
Lodged
(0.4%)
5
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
3
Lodged
(0.3%)
3
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
26
Lodged
(1.9%)
22
Heard
2
Successful
(9%)
Total
31
Lodged
(1.2%)
27
Heard
2
Successful
(7%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.