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Kensington Aldridge Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
- Secondary
- Kensington and Chelsea W10 6EX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress in nearly all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is excellent; they have highly positive attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils excel with high academic ambitions
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are committed to learning
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from high-quality training and support.
Current Educational Practices: Regular reviews and partnerships ensure teaching practices are current.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use excellent subject knowledge to plan effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum is ambitious and sharply focused
Strengths and Challenges: Relentless drive for excellence continues into sixth form
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are pleased with the range of extracurricular activities.
Communication: Leaders have managed communication sensitively post-Grenfell Tower fire.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are full of praise for how well and sensitively leaders have managed the school since Grenfell Tower fire.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers speak highly of the school
Communication: Parents are informed and involved through school council
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the 'can-do' attitude of the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have shown determination and commitment in handling conflicts.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders consistently review priorities, ensuring high standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt effective action on concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders reflect and commit to continuous improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders educate pupils on risks like gang crime and radicalization.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School creates a safe, respectful environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Mandarin, robotics, chess club, swimming, and girls’ football.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Year 7 pupils find extracurricular activities popular.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and trips available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students actively engaged in roles and mentorship
Outdoor Facilities: Participate in interhouse competitions and excursions
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice integrated into PSHE programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form offers excellent enrichment activities and work experience.
Career Counselling Services: Work experience and career advice provided
Preparation for Sixth Form: Thorough preparation for further education and careers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective with strong monitoring and support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inclusive and effective support for SEND pupils
Subjects Offered: Art, drama, music, dance and more at key stage 3 and 4.
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About Us
Kensington Aldridge Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1235 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 24.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 30.76% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 11.24% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 6.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 8.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 1.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 94.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 16.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 51.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 26.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 33.29% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 10.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 6.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 8.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.15 | 2.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 95.8% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 111 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 95.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 16.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 47.4% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 10.4% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 18.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 25.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 9.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 5.36% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 7.64% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 1.79 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.25% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 26% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.25% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.75% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 19.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 11.62% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.46% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 99 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.75% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 23.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 19.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.58% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 9.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 0% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.01 | 37.76 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.55 | 37.63 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.00% | 18.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 193 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 72.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.38 | 40.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.19 | 40.5 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.4% | 22.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 229 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 88% | 80% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 0.75% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.76 5 | 36.31 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.38 4 | 35.93 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 20.23% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 254 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 76.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.18 | 33.02 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.30 | 33.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.4% | 20.18% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 13 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 32.42 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.21 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.95% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 19% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.33% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kensington Aldridge Academy
Local authority ratio 15 : 1