Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 75 schools across Kensington and Chelsea. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kensington and Chelsea has 75 primary & secondary schools, of which 20 (27%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 27 rated Good — 63% of primary & secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Kensington and Chelsea follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

75
Total schools
20
Outstanding
27%
Outstanding rate
75.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
35
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Glendower Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Bassett House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. Sussex House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Wetherby School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Garden House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Pembridge Hall School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. Southbank International School Kensington
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Francis Holland Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Notting Hill Prep School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. Thomas Jones Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
14. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
15. The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
Secondary
 Outstanding 94 View school
16. Fox Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
17. Servite RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
18. Colville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
19. Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
20. Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
There are 75 primary & secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea, of which 20 (27%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Kensington and Chelsea?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Kensington and Chelsea is Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Kensington and Chelsea?
Primary and secondary school applications in Kensington and Chelsea are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Kensington and Chelsea council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Kensington and Chelsea?
27% of primary & secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea are rated Outstanding and 36% are rated Good. 64% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.