- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
140 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Schools in W8, Kensington
A postcode district in Kensington and Chelsea
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: W8, Kensington is a postcode district in Kensington and Chelsea with 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries214 primary · 2 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All W8, Kensington primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in W8, Kensington
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in W8, Kensington
4 in W8, Kensington, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Top Secondary Schools in W8, Kensington
2 in W8, Kensington, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
311 first choices, 255 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1658.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,376
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.6
Nurseries in W8, Kensington
15 in W8, Kensington, highest Ofsted grade first
Kensington House Nursery School
London, W8 6QH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Kensington Kindergarten
London, W8 5HD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Eden Montessori Nursery
London, W8 6BL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in W8, Kensington
2 in W8, Kensington, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
311 first choices, 255 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1658.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,376
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.6
Ashbourne College
London, W8 4PL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 21
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 163.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in W8, Kensington
2 in W8, Kensington. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ashbourne College
London, W8 4PL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 21
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 163.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Thomas's Kensington
London, W8 5PN · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 329
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in W8, Kensington, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good13
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
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Living here
What it's like for families
W8, Kensington has 21 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in W8, Kensington
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Questions
Questions parents ask about W8, Kensington
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How many schools are in W8, Kensington?
W8, Kensington has 21 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in W8, Kensington?
The highest-ranked schools in W8, Kensington on Eduscope are Fox Primary School, Holland Park School, St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in W8, Kensington?
There are 2 independent schools in W8, Kensington. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in W8, Kensington on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in W8, Kensington?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in W8, Kensington by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.