Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 71 schools across Kensington and Chelsea. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kensington and Chelsea has 71 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 51 with a published Ofsted inspection, 20 (39%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 92% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Kensington and Chelsea follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

71
Total schools
20
Outstanding (historic grade)
39%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
75.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
35
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. Fox Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
3. Thomas Jones Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Servite RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Colville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. St Charles Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
8. Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
10. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. Kensington Aldridge Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
12. St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. Marlborough Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Avondale Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
16. St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
17. All Saints Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
18. St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school
19. Ashburnham Community School
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school
20. St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
There are 71 open primary & secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea (closed schools are excluded). 20 of the 51 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Kensington and Chelsea is The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Kensington and Chelsea?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Kensington and Chelsea?
Primary and secondary applications in Kensington and Chelsea are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Kensington and Chelsea council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.