Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy, London
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London, part of Ormiston Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy in detail
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy, we provide a nurturing, inclusive and autism-specific environment in which every child and young person can thrive, develop independence and gain the skills and confidence to lead a fulfilling life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis and swimming.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy are Chelsea Community Hospital School (0.1 miles, Outstanding); The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School (0.4 miles, Good); Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School (0.6 miles, Good); and Catch22 Include London (0.7 miles, Good).
Chelsea Community Hospital SchoolThe St Marylebone Church of England Bridge SchoolQueen Elizabeth II Jubilee SchoolCatch22 Include London
The trust
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is one of 44 schools run by Ormiston Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
65.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (34%), other ethnic groups (22%) and White British (17%).
Almost every pupil at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy has an education, health and care plan (107 of 107 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ladbroke Grove Underground Station, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barlby Gardens, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
65.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Help Us Create a Calm Space
17 Jul 2026
September 2025 Newsletter
23 Sep 2025
Queensmill and Kensington Queensmill Schools join Ormiston Academies Trust
1 Dec 2024
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 169
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 26
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 143 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
107 pupils
96 places
11 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
107
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
107
Total Pupils
83
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
5.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,555
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.6%
Overall absence
32.3%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
What are SATs results like at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
Of the pupils at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy has around 107 pupils on roll. 65% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
11.6% of sessions were missed at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy in 2024/25. 32.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 26 serious and 143 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy?
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is at Barlby Road, London, W10 6BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)