Kensington Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 February 2026

This is a highly inclusive school where pupils enjoy learning and receive very positive support for their personal development and wellbeing. They appreciate that leaders have designed a curriculum to meet pupils' individual needs. This helps to motivate them and encourages them to engage with learning joyfully each day. Pupils understand the systems in place that help them come to school regularly, and they attend well. Pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes towards learning. They are eager to master the whole curriculum and generally achieve well. By the time pupils leave, they are well prepared for life at secondary school. They develop resilience, which fosters their confidence in learning new things. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils are incredibly well supported. Their needs are quickly identified, and individualised support allows them to also achieve well. Pupils with barriers to their learning receive the help and care that they need to take a full and active part in school life. Pupils feel safe. They have trusted adults with whom they can share any concerns. Bullying is rare, and leaders deal swiftly and appropriately with any incidents that occur. Children in the early years make a highly positive start. They benefit from high-quality teaching and care that equips them very well for later learning. Pupils of all ages take part in the whole range of experiences offered. These include mini marathons and residential trips, for example. The school is a warm community where positive relationships flourish between pupils and staff and between the school and the wider local community. Pupils delight in their parents and carers joining them in 'Workout Wednesday', when morning exercise supports everyone to be ready for a successful day. Pupils understand and embrace fundamental British values and celebrate cultures that are different from their own. By the time they leave, pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to strengthen the way learning is sequenced and taught in all subjects, including providing teachers with professional learning to enhance how they implement the curriculum and support pupils to consistently achieve their best.

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