St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
86%
Capacity
180
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
St Mary Abbots 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 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Felicity Djerehe, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 673rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 30 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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 Mary Abbots CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, St Mary Abbots 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 | 2 Kensington Church Court, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 4SP |
| Headteacher | Felicity Djerehe |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
673rd of 13,686
Nationally
157th of 1,592
In London
9th of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
86%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (12% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
2 Kensington Church Court, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W8 4SP
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