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Kensington Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kensington Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Kensington Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kensington Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kensington Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kensington Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kensington and Chelsea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →

Kensington Primary Academy: 240 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Kensington Primary Academy has a published admission number of 240 places. 232 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Kensington and Chelsea's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.1% of pupils at Kensington Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kensington and Chelsea.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kensington and Chelsea publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

Kensington Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140213

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If Kensington Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kensington Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kensington Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Kensington Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Kensington Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kensington Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Kensington Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kensington Primary Academy?

Admission to Kensington Primary Academy is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Kensington Primary Academy cover?

Kensington Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kensington Primary Academy?

Kensington Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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