St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
60%
Capacity
126
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 126 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Clement and St James CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Bouette, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11818th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 30 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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 St Clement and St James CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, St Clement and St James CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Penzance Place, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 4PG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Bouette |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 126 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.6% |
| School Capacity | 126 / 210 (60% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11818th of 13,686
Nationally
1528th of 1,592
In London
24th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
44%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Penzance Place, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W11 4PG
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