
Best Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
155 schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Key Facts
- Kensington and Chelsea is home to 155 schools, with 92.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea outperform the national average, with 74.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea demonstrate strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.37 and 67.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Kensington and Chelsea, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.97 and spend £12,715 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.11 and spend £10,333 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea
83 nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea
Top Primary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
65 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Bassett House School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Cameron Vale School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Falkner House
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Francis Holland Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–12 · Girls
Top Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
6 secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea
St. Thomas More Language College
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
All Saints Catholic College
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Chelsea Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Kensington and Chelsea
1 sixth form colleges in Kensington and Chelsea
Top Special Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
1 special schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Top Independent Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
31 independent schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Bassett House School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Cameron Vale School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Falkner House
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Francis Holland Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–12 · Girls
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 74% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.37 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,995 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.
