Kelmscott School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kelmscott School excels at caring for all its students, particularly those facing difficult circumstances, and has created a happy, safe environment where behaviour is good and attendance is strong. The school has successfully supported students with weak reading skills through targeted catch-up programmes, and students from all ethnic backgrounds and those with special needs make good progress. Teachers know their students well and relationships between staff and students are very strong.
Key Strengths
- Achievement in mathematics and science has improved significantly
- Disabled students and those with special educational needs achieve well alongside students from different ethnic backgrounds
- Strong care and support for vulnerable students with excellent staff-student relationships
- Attendance is now above average with falling exclusions and good behaviour
- Year 7 catch-up funding effectively supports students with weak reading skills
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in English and for students eligible for pupil premium funding remains too slow with achievement gaps not closing quickly enough
- Teaching is inconsistent - not enough lessons are good or outstanding, and the most able students are not sufficiently challenged
- Literacy and numeracy are not promoted well enough across subjects outside of English and mathematics
- Middle leaders lack consistent understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- Marking and assessment quality is variable and inconsistent
Safeguarding
Safeguarding information was not included in the provided report text.
Kelmscott School is an 11-16 community comprehensive school with humanities and business & enterprise specialisms. The school requires improvement as achievement, teaching quality, and leadership need to be stronger, though behaviour and safety are good.
At a Glance
37.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
178 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
42
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,137 pupils
1,140 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,739
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.73564%
Overall absence
24.41355%
Persistent absence
1,151
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kelmscott School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
Sybourn Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Coppermill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
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