Thomas Jones Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Thomas Jones Primary School is a primary school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Kensington and Chelsea. It ranks 2nd of 25 primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 3 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Thomas Jones is a calm oasis where pupils thrive. Pupils arrive at school smiling and eager to find out what their day has in store for them. The warm welcome they receive reflects the caring and nurturing relationships that pupils experience throughout the day. Similarly, visitors are made to feel warmly welcome in the way that pupils greet them with a handshake and introduce themselves. Pupils proudly share which year group 'scholar' they are and their aspirations for the future. Leaders' vision is to ensure that the pupils here are safe and to ignite in pupils a sense of joy in learning. This vision is realised. Staff are highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils are diligent in lessons. They take their learning very seriously. This commitment and enjoyment of their learning is reflected in pupils' very high attendance. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite, articulate and well mannered. At social times, pupils play happily together. They enjoy the range of equipment and activities available, such as chess where pupils arrange their own tournaments. The provision for pupils' personal development is impressive in its breadth and quality. Pupils are not only well prepared for life in modern Britain but are also given the tools they need to succeed and fulfil their goals for the future.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score116

116, 11 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

237 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals35.4%

35.4%, 8.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.1%

29.1%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.5%

16.5%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thomas Jones Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chepstow House School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
The Stewart Bilingual School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Bassett House School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Oxford Gardens Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding90% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr David Sellens
Address
St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
URN
100488

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.