Bousfield Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91%. Maths has declined from 96% to 87%. Writing has declined from 87% to 78%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.1
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
434 pupils
450 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Kensington and Chelsea
Places available
968
Applications
663
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
92.2%
Primary admissions across Kensington and Chelsea (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.88402%
Overall absence
17.07317%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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