Schools in Kensington and Chelsea, London
Kensington and Chelsea has one of the smallest school populations of any London borough, with provision concentrated in primary phase and a smaller number of secondaries. Faith and independent provision is strong, and many families apply to neighbouring Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham, or Brent. Admissions distances are typically short across the borough.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Outstanding | 100.0 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 100.0 |
| Colville Primary School | Outstanding | 97.0 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 93.0 |
| Fox Primary School | Outstanding | 92.0 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Outstanding | 90.0 |
| Servite RC Primary School | Outstanding | 87.0 |
Top secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School | Outstanding | 67.2 |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy | Outstanding | 54.0 |
| All Saints Catholic College | Outstanding | 51.3 |
| Ashbourne College | Outstanding | 4.3 |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School | Outstanding | — |
| Chelsea Academy | Good | 51.9 |
| St. Thomas More Language College | Good | 45.9 |
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What the data says about Kensington and Chelsea
62.9% of Kensington and Chelsea schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across Kensington and Chelsea is 1.62, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in Kensington and Chelsea over the most recent reporting month is 203.19, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of Kensington and Chelsea's schools is 4.81 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in Kensington and Chelsea
Every school in Kensington and Chelsea, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea has 70 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 51 are primary, 23 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of Kensington and Chelsea schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 18 schools in Kensington and Chelsea (25.7%) are rated Outstanding, and 62.9% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in Kensington and Chelsea?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. Kensington and Chelsea's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in Kensington and Chelsea?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. Kensington and Chelsea appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for Kensington and Chelsea-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which Kensington and Chelsea schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.