Kensington 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
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kensington Primary is an inclusive, welcoming school where all children thrive. Staff know pupils extremely well and provide expert support tailored to individual needs, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language. Your child will be in a safe, friendly environment with strong routines, excellent behaviour, and a real focus on their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils having very positive attitudes to learning
- Highly inclusive approach that effectively supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Strong early years provision with excellent personal, social and emotional development
- Well-designed curriculum focused on pupils' personal development and wellbeing
- Caring staff who quickly identify barriers to learning and provide swift, effective support
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the way learning is sequenced does not always best support pupils to build on prior knowledge
- Teaching in a minority of subjects is not always precisely focused on developing pupils' learning progressively
- Pupils' achievement in national curriculum assessments is close to but not above national averages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, sporting fixtures, school council elections, pupil parliament, playtime leaders, emotional health leaders, school performances
Kensington Primary School is a well-led inclusive primary school where safeguarding is effective and pupils feel safe. The school demonstrates strong standards in attendance, behaviour, early years provision, and personal development.
At a Glance
33.1%
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 declined from 87% to 71%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has declined from 81% to 73%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
628 pupils
630 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Newham
Places available
4,815
Applications
3,919
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Newham (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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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
5.39691%
Overall absence
17.27273%
Persistent absence
550
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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