Kensington Primary School
101%
Capacity
636
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Kensington Primary School
Kensington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 636 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ben Levinson OBE, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5884th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 61 in Newham.
Kensington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 199 applications for 90 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kensington Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Art Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Kensington 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kensington Avenue, London, Newham, E12 6NN |
| Headteacher | Ben Levinson OBE |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 636 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.3% |
| School Capacity | 636 / 630 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5884th of 13,686
Nationally
1026th of 1,592
In London
45th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
65%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
199
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kensington Avenue, London
Newham, E12 6NN
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