Colville Primary School
97%
Capacity
467
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Colville Primary School
Colville Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 0 to 11. The school has 467 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jagdeep Birdi, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1190th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
Colville Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 244 applications for 59 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.
Colville Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colville Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, Colville Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 0 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lonsdale Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 2DF |
| Headteacher | Jagdeep Birdi |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 467 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.3% |
| School Capacity | 467 / 480 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (1 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1190th of 13,686
Nationally
298th of 1,592
In London
11th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
244
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
68 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lonsdale Road, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W11 2DF
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