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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6EJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#598 of 13,686 nationally

About St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Kensington and Chelsea, currently operating at full capacity with 213 pupils against a 210-place school. The intake reflects a notably diverse socioeconomic mix: 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the typical Kensington and Chelsea primary, where the borough average is lower. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 81 applications for 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.89, with all 15 first-preference applicants offered a place. This suggests a school that is popular locally but not yet at the extreme end of competition seen in some neighbouring primaries. The school also offers nursery provision, feeding into the main school from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address58 Earls Court Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 6EJ
HeadteacherRebecca Timms
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)29.7%
School Capacity213 / 210 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersTennisAthleticsCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.