Kensington and Chelsea academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 9 schools in Kensington and Chelsea, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- Primary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
- Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
- State Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
- Independent Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Kensington and Chelsea
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Kensington and Chelsea
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Kensington and Chelsea
- Largest Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
- 193St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 290The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolLondon · Academy Secondary67.2 Attainment 8 · 1,034 students
- 377Holland Park SchoolLondon · Academy Secondary59.4 Attainment 8 · 1,376 students
- 466Kensington Aldridge AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary54.0 Attainment 8 · 1,271 students
- 560Chelsea AcademyLondon · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 1,106 students
- 655Kensington Primary AcademyLondon · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 752Our Lady of Victories RC Primary SchoolLondon · Academy Primary– · 160 students
- 846St. Thomas More Language CollegeLondon · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 489 students
- 934Ark Brunel Primary AcademyLondon · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.9 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 2 | The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | 67.2 Attainment 8 | 1,034 |
| 3 | Holland Park School London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 77.4 Top 25% | 59.4 Attainment 8 | 1,376 |
| 4 | Kensington Aldridge Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 1,271 |
| 5 | Chelsea Academy London · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,106 |
| 6 | Kensington Primary Academy London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 7 | Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School London · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | – | 160 |
| 8 | St. Thomas More Language College London · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 489 |
| 9 | Ark Brunel Primary Academy London · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 163 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in London leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Kensington and Chelsea with a Success Index (England) of 92.9. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider London academies & free schools league table, every school on the Kensington and Chelsea page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Kensington and Chelsea?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in London, London ranks first among academies & free schools in Kensington and Chelsea with a Success Index (England) of 92.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 225).
How are academies & free schools in Kensington and Chelsea ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.