SchoolScoresSt Charles Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
83 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EB
020 8969 5566 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 March 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Kensington and Chelsea comparisons use the 17 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 62% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 92% | 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. Kensington and Chelsea figures pool parents at the Kensington and Chelsea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
89% — 14 points above the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 19% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 Roman Catholic 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
| Pupils | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.3% | 33.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.3% | 50.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 18.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
Nearby primary schools
- La Petite Ecole Francaise 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Barlby Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bassett House School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bevington Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark Brunel Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxford Gardens Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chepstow House School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thomas Jones Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Charles Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Charles Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Charles Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Charles Catholic Primary School?
83% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Charles Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Charles Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put St Charles Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 100505.
- 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, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.