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Kensington Aldridge Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,281

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Kensington and Chelsea

#550 of 3,216 nationally

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Kensington Aldridge Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Kensington Aldridge Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Kensington and Chelsea, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KENSINGTON ALDRIDGE ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,224 pupils on roll, of whom 58% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54, placing the school #3 in Kensington and Chelsea and #550 of 3,216 nationally. 61.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 69.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 37.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.22 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

61.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.7%

Entering EBacc32.10%

EBacc APS4.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.70%

EBacc APS5.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS5.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.14

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.9%

Achieving A*–A37.0%

Achieving A*–B69.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate83.0%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

139

Retention rate89.20%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

121

Retention rate96.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

135

Retention rate94.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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12 December 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2017-12-12

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(70 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,224 pupils. During this period, there were 107 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,224	107	8.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,234	72	5.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,228	83	6.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,235	98	7.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,243	92	7.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,263	84	6.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,281	91	7.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,299	128	9.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,248	64	5.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,253	66	5.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,257	61	4.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,213	48	4.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,226	43	3.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,243	72	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,167	5	0.4%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,167	55	4.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,185	73	6.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,102	77	7.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,123	85	7.6%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,139	110	9.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	897	51	5.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	911	68	7.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	897	71	7.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	654	48	7.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	639	29	4.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	630	34	5.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 82 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 67 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree53%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree51%

agree15%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree27%

disagree6%

strongly disagree18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree66%

agree25%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree20%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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