Bousfield Primary School, London
Bousfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 246th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kensington and Chelsea (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bousfield Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Bousfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Kensington and Chelsea and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 94% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Bousfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 76 families put Bousfield Primary School as their first choice and 188 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 22 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bousfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bousfield Primary School are Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (0.3 miles); Servite RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 93% maths); Park Walk Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and Ashburnham Community School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 82% maths).
Bousfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Our Lady of Victories RC Primary SchoolServite RC Primary SchoolPark Walk Primary SchoolAshburnham Community School
Who goes there
13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 68.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (19%), White British (15%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Gloucester Road Underground Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bolton Gardens / Brompton Library, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bousfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bousfield Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, respectful environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Reading is celebrated throughout the school with strong phonics teaching in Early Years and a new programme being rolled out. The school works hard to support all pupils' well-being and mental health, with specialist counselling services and staff training.
Key Strengths
- Strong promotion of reading with a new phonics programme embedded across the school
- Outstanding Early Years provision where children develop rapidly in social, communication and reading skills
- Well-organised curriculum across most subjects with clear progression of knowledge and skills
- Comprehensive support for pupils with additional needs and those falling behind
- Active promotion of mental health, well-being and healthy lifestyles
Areas for Improvement
- A few subjects still need curriculum refinement - subject leaders are still deciding what content pupils need to learn and in what order
- New phonics programme in Years 1-6 is not yet consistent, limiting effectiveness for pupils needing extra reading support
- Need to ensure consistency of approach to early reading beyond Early Years so all pupils develop reading fluency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders knowledgeable about up-to-date requirements, staff well-trained and alert to risks, correct referral procedures followed, and pupils taught how to stay safe online and report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
coding, chess, physical education, dance, school council, eco council, educational outings and special events
Bousfield Primary School is a cheerful and welcoming school where pupils are polite, respectful and safe. The school has been rated as Good overall, with an Outstanding Early Years provision.
At a Glance
13.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 96% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bousfield Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bousfield Primary School.
- Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bousfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bousfield Primary School is in Kensington and Chelsea; for families living there:
Apply to Kensington and Chelsea for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 182
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 34
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 148 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bousfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
900
Applications
582
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All primary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
434
Total Pupils
218
Boys
216
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,761
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,190
Per pupil
£2682k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bousfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bousfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bousfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bousfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Bousfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bousfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Bousfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bousfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bousfield Primary School?
Bousfield Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Bousfield Primary School?
Classes at Bousfield Primary School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bousfield Primary School?
Bousfield Primary School has around 434 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bousfield Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Bousfield Primary School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bousfield Primary School?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming Bousfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bousfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Bousfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 34 serious and 148 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bousfield Primary School?
Bousfield Primary School is at South Bolton Gardens, London, SW5 0DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)