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Kensington Primary School

Newham, E12 6NNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#5,884
of 13,686 nationally

About Kensington Primary School

Kensington Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when compared with the Newham local authority average for primary schools. While the school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (65%) falls short of the LA average of 74%, its performance in individual subjects tells a more nuanced story. In reading, 87% of pupils met the expected standard, comfortably above the LA benchmark, and in writing the figure was 81%. Maths, however, lags behind at 79% expected. The school’s average scaled scores — 108 in maths and 107 in reading — are solid, but the proportion achieving the higher standard in reading (29%) and writing (24%) is modest. This suggests a school that secures solid foundations for most children but may not push as many into the top tier of attainment as some local peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKensington Avenue, London, Newham, E12 6NN
HeadteacherBen Levinson OBE
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils636
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity636 / 630 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Dec 2021): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersSwimmingFootballCricketDanceCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningArt ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

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

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Kensington Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.