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Schools in Kensington and Chelsea — Published Data Comparison

Compare 130 schools and nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea — Ofsted ratings, exam results & admissions data.

Data reviewed 3 August 2026. Lists use published DfE performance data and available Ofsted judgements; they are not paid placements.

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Classpot currently lists 130 schools and nurseries matching the Kensington and Chelsea area used on this page. The live breakdown is 67 Nursery, 29 Primary, 11 Secondary.

The tables keep nursery, primary, secondary and private schools separate because they do not share one comparable performance measure. Use them to build a shortlist, then check the result year, inspection date, admissions policy and official source on each school profile.

Kensington and Chelsea at a Glance

130Total schools — 67 Nursery, 29 Primary, 11 Secondary
98%Recorded Good or Outstanding overall Ofsted judgement (85 with a recorded overall grade)
9Schools marked oversubscribed in the published admissions dataset

Highest-listed Nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea

#SchoolAreaOfstedAge RangePupils
1Kensington Day NurseryKensington and ChelseaOutstanding0–455
2Colville Day CareKensington and ChelseaOutstanding0–5—
3Marmalade DuckKensington and ChelseaOutstanding0–5—
4Keren's Nursery Holland ParkKensington and ChelseaOutstanding0–5—
5Miss Daisy's Nursery School, ChelseaKensington and ChelseaOutstanding0–5—

Ordered by the latest available Ofsted overall rating, then inspection recency. See the full methodology

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Highest-listed Primary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

#SchoolAreaOfstedKS2 RWM %ReadingMaths
1Fox Primary SchoolKensington and ChelseaOutstanding91%——
2Thomas Jones Primary SchoolKensington and ChelseaOutstanding93%——
3Oratory Roman Catholic Primary SchoolKensington and ChelseaOutstanding83%——
4Park Walk Primary SchoolKensington and Chelsea—67%——
5Marlborough Primary SchoolKensington and ChelseaOutstanding93%——

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE KS2 progress data, with RWM expected standard used where progress data is unavailable. See the full methodology

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Highest-listed Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

#SchoolAreaOfstedProgress 85+ GCSE %EBacc %
1The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolKensington and Chelsea——94%31%
2All Saints Catholic CollegeKensington and ChelseaOutstanding—75%37%
3Chelsea AcademyKensington and ChelseaGood—69%44%
4Kensington Aldridge AcademyKensington and ChelseaOutstanding—83%32%
5Holland Park SchoolKensington and Chelsea——81%92%

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE Progress 8 data. See the full methodology

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Admissions in Kensington and Chelsea — Key Dates

Applications for state-funded schools are made through the local authority where the child lives. For September 2027 entry, apply by 31 October 2026 for secondary school and by 15 January 2027 for primary school. National offer days are 1 March 2027for secondary and 16 April 2027 for primary (or the next working day if needed). Opening dates, supplementary forms and local procedures vary, so confirm them with the relevant council and school.

Important: Historic applications and places describe an earlier cohort. They do not predict whether a particular child will receive an offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools and nurseries are listed in Kensington and Chelsea?

Classpot currently lists 130 schools and nurseries matching the Kensington and Chelsea area definition used on this page. The current breakdown is 67 Nursery, 29 Primary, 11 Secondary.

Which schools appear first in the Kensington and Chelsea tables?

Fox Primary School is currently the highest-listed primary school and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is currently the highest-listed secondary school. Primary and secondary tables use different published academic measures and are not combined into one overall league table. A position is a data comparison, not a recommendation.

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How do I apply for a state school in Kensington and Chelsea?

Apply through the local authority where you live, even if the school is in another council area. For September 2027 entry, the national closing dates are 31 October 2026 for secondary applications and 15 January 2027 for primary applications. Check the relevant council and school admissions policies before applying.

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