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Holland Park School

Kensington and Chelsea, W8 7AFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Apr 2022
Progress 8
+0.04
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
362 1st-choice / 253 places
Ranking
#1,436
of 3,141 nationally

About Holland Park School

Holland Park School’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Inadequate overall, a sharp drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2014. The inspection found behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, both Inadequate, while quality of education was Requires improvement. The sixth form, however, was rated Good. Despite this, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more nuanced story. Its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs compared with the national average, is 0.04 — essentially in line with the average for England. That places it 6th out of 6 schools in Kensington and Chelsea, a high-performing local authority where the average Progress 8 score is 0.4. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 58.7, and 80.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressAirlie Gardens, Campden Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 7AF
HeadteacherDavid Hall
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Number of Pupils1,200
Free School Meals (FSM)32.6%
School Capacity1,200 / 1,430 (84% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreTennis CourtsTheatreDining HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsScience LabsMusic RoomsLibraryAstro TurfSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

CricketMartial ArtsNetballCross CountrySwimmingTennisAthleticsRowingBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDebateGardeningDuke of EdinburghChessEco ClubModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holland Park School

Holland Park School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.