St Charles Catholic Primary School
65%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Charles Catholic Primary School
St Charles Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Charles Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher G Hampton, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1944th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
St Charles Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
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 St Charles Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, St Charles Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 83 St Charles Square, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6EB |
| Headteacher | G Hampton |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.7% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 330 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1944th of 13,686
Nationally
439th of 1,592
In London
12th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
83 St Charles Square, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6EB
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