Servite RC Primary School, London
Servite RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 1 exceptional, 5 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Before that it was rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2021. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted report card
- 6 of 7 areas strong or better
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kensington and Chelsea (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Servite RC Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 3 February 2026 inspection grades Servite RC Primary School on 7 areas: 1 exceptional, 5 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Exceptional. "Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have constructed a curriculum that is ambitious and clearly sequenced."
Early years - Strong standard. "Children in the early years receive a warm and nurturing start to school."
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders understand the different barriers that may hinder pupils' learning."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders provide a clear strategic vision for the school."
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "The school places pupils' personal development at the heart of its work."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have prioritised improving pupils' attendance."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop a culture where the importance of high attendance is promoted and celebrated so that all groups of pupils attend school well".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Servite RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% 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 93% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Servite RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Servite RC Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Servite RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Servite RC Primary School are Park Walk Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Ashburnham Community School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 82% maths); Bousfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 87% maths); and Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School (0.6 miles).
Servite RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Park Walk Primary SchoolAshburnham Community SchoolBousfield Primary SchoolOur Lady of Victories RC Primary School
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Servite RC Primary School (as of April 2026): 86% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 25% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (25%).
Who goes there
55.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Mixed (21%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
Staffing
Servite RC Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is West Brompton Underground Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edith Grove, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Servite RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Servite RC Primary School are The London Oratory School (0.5 miles), Chelsea Academy (0.5 miles) and Saint John Bosco College (0.9 miles).
The London Oratory SchoolChelsea AcademySaint John Bosco College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Servite RC Primary School
Pupils feel safe, welcomed and known as individuals at Servite RC Primary School. Staff take time to understand each child and their family. Pupils feel secure and valued from the moment they arrive. Pupils know they can speak to trusted adults if they have any worries. They use the school's systems to do this with confidence. Pupils embody the school's motto of, ‘learning to love, loving to learn,' in the way they approach their learning. Pupils enjoy learning and take pride in their work. They show curiosity in lessons and take delight in acquiring new knowledge and skills. Pupils know that staff expect them to work hard and aim high. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those who face significant barriers to learning, achieve exceptionally well over time. Similarly, in the Reception Year, children learn quickly in response to the high expectations of staff. Pupils learn how to respect each other. This reflects the school's ethos that focuses on the dignity of the individual. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Bullying is rare. Pupils trust staff to resolve any unkind behaviour quickly and fairly. Pupils play a full part in the life of the school. They benefit from a comprehensive personal development programme. Taking on roles as school councillors, prefects or sports captains helps to immerse pupils in school life. They value opportunities to help others and shape the school community. For example, they take part in fundraising, competitions and cultural celebrations. Pupils are encouraged to attend well, and many come to school often. When necessary, the school helps families to remove any challenges that stop pupils from improving their attendance.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should continue to develop a culture where the importance of high attendance is promoted and celebrated so that all groups of pupils attend school well.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 3 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Servite RC Primary School is an exceptional place where children develop confidence and thrive academically. The school excels at teaching reading systematically, helping all children, including those who start behind, to become confident readers. Staff create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs succeed alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional achievement in reading, writing and mathematics with pupils consistently performing above national averages
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum delivered consistently by well-trained staff
- Highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, resulting in excellent progress
- Strong focus on early reading and language development in early years
- Extensive enrichment activities and trips that broaden pupils' understanding of the world
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to build on attendance improvements, particularly ensuring all pupils attend consistently well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports competitions, cultural events, charity activities, trips and visits, international week, worry boxes, pupil-led circle time, leadership roles as councillors and monitors, sensory room, indoor lunch club
Servite RC Primary School is an exceptional school where pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum, with particularly strong performance in reading. The school provides a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, thrive.
At a Glance
21.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 93% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Servite RC Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Servite RC Primary School.
- Venture @ Flashpoint Centre Play570m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield Primary570m away · Not yet graded
- Richer Education Chelsea870m away · Not yet graded
- StepUp Childcare920m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Fulham980m away · Not yet graded
- Decent Day Care1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Servite RC Primary School from your postcode →
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 248
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 60
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 248 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 60 serious and 186 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
42 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
Your chances of a place at Servite RC Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
180 pupils
210 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
900
Applications
582
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All primary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
100
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,169
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,013
Per pupil
£1417k
Total funding
£64k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
19.9%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Servite RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about Servite RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at Servite RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at Servite RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Servite RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Servite RC Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2021, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Servite RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Servite RC Primary School is oversubscribed, Kensington and Chelsea allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Servite RC Primary School?
Servite RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Servite RC Primary School?
Classes at Servite RC Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Servite RC Primary School?
Servite RC Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Servite RC Primary School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Servite RC Primary School in 2024/25. 19.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Servite RC Primary School?
Apply through Kensington and Chelsea's coordinated admissions process, naming Servite RC Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Servite RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Servite RC Primary School: Venture @ Flashpoint Centre Play (570m away, registered, not yet graded), Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield Primary (570m away, registered, not yet graded) and Richer Education Chelsea (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Servite RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 248 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 60 serious and 186 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 42 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 Servite RC Primary School?
Servite RC Primary School is at 252 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)