Colville Primary School, London

In its own words: "Values are principles that guide behaviour. We believe that a strong moral code empowers children to be effective learners and good citizens. In our assemblies, we address current topics as well as recognise some international days and weeks observed by the United Nations. In this way, we promote awareness of issues that are related to children and society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school, situated in the heart of Portobello Road, is a stimulating, diverse and friendly place that is dedicated to the success of our children. Our staff and governors work together to ensure our pupils make outstanding progress and attain high standards. We have strong partnerships between our parents and community."

The school runs after-school care, from £4.20 per session.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Colville Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Kensington and Chelsea and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 91% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Colville Primary School as their first choice and 209 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Colville Primary School are St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); Thomas Jones Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); Bevington Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 80% reading, 83% maths); and St Clement and St James CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).

Colville Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

48.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (22%), White British (19%) and other ethnic groups (15%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 16 (3.4%) 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 autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Ladbroke Grove, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Portobello Road, 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2581 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kensington and Chelsea (1593), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Colville Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Colville Primary School are Kensington Aldridge Academy (0.5 miles), Westminster Academy (0.6 miles), All Saints Catholic College (0.6 miles) and Holland Park School (0.7 miles).