GCSE 2025/26
#619 of 3,312
Better than 81% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#928 of 2,536
Better than 63% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Sept 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 135531.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 53.3, better than England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 52.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 75.3%, better than England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 58.4%, better than England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 58.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 20.8%, better than England, worse than Kensington and Chelsea | 23.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 71.3%, better than England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 70.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 178 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 35.88, similar to England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 37.05 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 35.87, similar to England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 36.98 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 15.9%, similar to England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.01, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 120 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,106 |
| Girls | 480 |
| Boys | 626 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 46.1% |
| First language not English | 29.2% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,184 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 6.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 350 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 151 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 53 |
| Average class size | 20.7 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 13.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.7 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 81.9 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 8.73 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 35.95 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 78.7 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 58.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 5 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 14.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 170 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 499 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 108 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 98 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 336 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.7%, worse than England, worse than Kensington and Chelsea | 7.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 25.2%, worse than England, worse than Kensington and Chelsea | 21% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.2%, similar to England, similar to Kensington and Chelsea | 2.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 17.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.8% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.3% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 88.1% |
| School sixth form | 56.8% |
| Further education | 25% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.3% |
| Sixth form college | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% |
| Employment | 1.1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 83.6% |
| Higher education | 71.2% |
| Employment | 9.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ashburnham Community School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Langford Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Thomas's Battersea | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westbridge Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Park Walk Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Servite RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Saint John Bosco College | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | L'Ecole des Petits School | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The London Oratory School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. |
Chelsea Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Sept 2023.
Chelsea Academy ranks 619 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 81% of schools) and 928 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 63% of schools).
In 2025/26, 58.4% of pupils at Chelsea Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 53.3 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Chelsea Academy was B-, and 15.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Chelsea Academy made 170 offers from 499 applications (2.9 per offer), and 98 of 108 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Chelsea Academy has 1,106 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Chelsea Academy had 1,184 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Chelsea Academy has a sixth form with 350 places in 2024/25.
At Chelsea Academy, the average class had 20.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Chelsea Academy missed 8.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 25.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.