SchoolScoresSt Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG
020 7603 9225 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 June 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
71% — 4 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 19% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.3
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
| Pupils | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.6% | 33.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.5% | 50.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 32.5% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 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
- Avondale Park Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Stewart Bilingual School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Norland Place School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Jones Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colville Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southbank International School Kensington 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Chepstow House School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oxford Gardens Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fox Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Clement and St James CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 June 2023.
How did St Clement and St James CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Clement and St James CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put St Clement and St James CofE Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 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 100495.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.