SchoolScoresChelsea Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of THE CHELSEA ACADEMY (A SCIENCE ACADEMY)
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB
020 7376 3019 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 37% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 45% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 58% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
177 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% | 61% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.9 | 54.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Kensington and Chelsea average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 62% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 13% | 15% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
113 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 37% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 55% | 67% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.9 | 37.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 352 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 9% | 36% | 40% |
| Sociology | 36 | 3% | 14% | 20% |
| Economics | 30 | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| Psychology | 28 | 4% | 11% | 19% |
| Physics | 24 | 4% | 29% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 23 | 9% | 30% | 30% |
| Biology | 22 | 9% | 23% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 22 | 0% | 23% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 17 | 6% | 29% | 26% |
| English Literature | 13 | 8% | 23% | 23% |
| History | 12 | 8% | 33% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 12 | 0% | 17% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 11 | 0% | 18% | 22% |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 7 | 0% | 14% | 38% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 14% | 15% |
| Geography | 6 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Spanish, Film Studies, Arabic, Drama and Theatre Studies, Italian, Persian, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
131 students in this year group.
89% — 8 points above the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
136 students in this year group.
86% — 5 points above the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 86% | 81% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 34% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kensington and Chelsea. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 170 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 108 |
| Of those, offered a place | 98 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 499 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.9% | 40.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.9% | 39.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 24.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 4% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 24.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas's Battersea 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Saint John Bosco College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- The London Oratory School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Fulham Boys School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Margaret School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- Francis Holland Preparatory School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Hurlingham Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thames Christian School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Collingham 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
- St Philip's School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chelsea Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chelsea Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2023.
How did Chelsea Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Chelsea Academy?
83% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Chelsea Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chelsea Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 108 families put Chelsea Academy as their first choice for 170 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 98 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135531.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.