SchoolScoresKensington Aldridge Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of KENSINGTON ALDRIDGE ACADEMY
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX
020 7313 5800 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 December 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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
190 pupils in this year group.
62% — about the same as the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62% | 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. | 54 | 54.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 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.
180 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 3 points below 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. | 89% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 62% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 33% | 15% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 89% |
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
91 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 | 37% | 37% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 69% | 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. | 40.6 | 37.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 262 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 53 | 6% | 36% | 40% |
| Psychology | 28 | 11% | 43% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 24 | 4% | 21% | 30% |
| Biology | 22 | 9% | 41% | 27% |
| Government and Politics | 22 | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| Economics | 19 | 5% | 53% | 26% |
| History | 15 | 13% | 33% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 9% | 27% | 24% |
| English Literature | 10 | 30% | 50% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 20% | 30% | 59% |
| Physics | 10 | 20% | 70% | 31% |
| Geography | 8 | 13% | 50% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 17% | 33% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Spanish, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Arabic, French, German, Music, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish.
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.
120 students in this year group.
82% — about the same as the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 3 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. | 82% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 82% |
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.
119 students in this year group.
87% — 6 points above the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 87% | 81% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 45% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 87% |
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 | 210 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 186 |
| Of those, offered a place | 166 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 565 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 27 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. 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 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 58.2% | 40.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.6% | 39.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 49% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7% | 24.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.5 | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 22% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.25% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 2% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.7% | 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
- Notting Hill Prep School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Arden House 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- All Saints Catholic College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Sial 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Ark Burlington Danes Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Vocational Ballet School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 3 strong · 80% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holland Park School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Phoenix Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kensington Aldridge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kensington Aldridge Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 December 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Kensington Aldridge Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Kensington Aldridge Academy?
89% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Kensington Aldridge Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kensington Aldridge Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 186 families put Kensington Aldridge Academy as their first choice for 210 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 166 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 140212.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- 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.