St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School is a primary school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Kensington and Chelsea. It ranks 14th of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2014, report published 8 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
Pupils achieve highly in this small, friendly school. The school serves many international families, and parents and carers say that they value the care and support provided by this close-knit community. New pupils receive a warm welcome and settle in quickly. Pupils are kept safe and know that there are adults they can speak to if they have any worries. Bullying is rare and adults deal with it swiftly if it occurs. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils look forward to their lessons and behave well. There is a new, ambitious curriculum in place and pupils develop a depth of knowledge within each project, which spans science, history, geography and art. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including regular visits to cultural sites in this central London location. They experience a range of musical performances, and many pupils learn musical instruments and take part in recitals. Younger pupils look forward to their outdoor learning sessions. Some pupils take on leadership roles, such as 'eco-ambassadors', and there is an active pupil council. Older pupils take on leadership roles to help prepare them for secondary school.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not apply the behaviour system as consistently as they should. This means that sometimes younger pupils are unclear about what is expected of them. This can lead some pupils to lose focus, or distract others, leading to lost learning time. The school should ensure that teachers apply the behaviour system consistently so that pupils are clear about what good learning behaviours look like.
- Some pupils struggle to respond appropriately to opinions and experiences that are different to their own. They understand the values of empathy and respect, but they do not consistently demonstrate these in their behaviour towards their peers. The school should increase opportunities to teach the conventions of discussion and debate so that pupils learn how to listen attentively and respond with courtesy and respect.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Kensington | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Fox Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Wetherby School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Pembridge Hall School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Felicity Djerehe
- Phone
- 02079370740
- Address
- 2 Kensington Church Court, Kensington, London, W8 4SP
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- URN
- 100497
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.