Thomas Jones Primary School
111%
Capacity
234
Pupils
7.4x
Demand
About Thomas Jones Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kensington and Chelsea community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher David Sellens, it falls under Kensington and Chelsea local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% 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 140th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 25 in Kensington and Chelsea.
Thomas Jones Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 207 applications for 28 places, making it 7.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thomas Jones Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, Thomas Jones 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mark's Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1RQ |
| Headteacher | David Sellens |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.7% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
140th of 13,686
Nationally
31st of 1,592
In London
3rd of 25
In Kensington and Chelsea
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
37%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
93%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
207
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mark's Road, London
Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1RQ
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