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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Kensington and Chelsea. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Kensington and Chelsea

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Independent · All-through
#1KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#252England

Queen's Gate School

133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
479 pupils
Girls
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#12KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#4,195England

Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle

35 Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2DG
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
3,467 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#319England

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,022 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School124 offers / 733 applications
Subscription: 5.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#547England

Holland Park School

Airlie Gardens, London, W8 7AF
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,269 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School253 offers / 1176 applications
Subscription: 4.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#10KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#3,831England

Ashbourne College

17 Old Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 4PL
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
271 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#5KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#822England

Mander Portman Woodward School

90-92 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5AB
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
589 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#742England

Kensington Aldridge Academy

1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,235 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School210 offers / 609 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#11KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#3,928England

Collingham

23 Collingham Gardens, London, SW5 0HL
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
173 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
#1,706England

Chelsea Academy

Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB
Kensington and Chelsea council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,159 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 589 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

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Chelsea is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Chelsea AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#9More House School, LondonIndependentAll-through9-18 yearsGirlsCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
#8St. Thomas More Language CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
Chelsea Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
More House School, London#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 9-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St. Thomas More Language College#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available

Earl's Court is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11CollinghamIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Collingham#11
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Holland Park is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicOutstanding
#3Holland Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Holland Park School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Kensington is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Ashbourne CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Ashbourne College#10
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Knightsbridge is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AKnightsbridge SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Knightsbridge SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ladbroke Grove is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The Lloyd Williamson School FoundationIndependentAll-through3-17 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation#13
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

North Kensington is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Kensington Aldridge AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#6All Saints Catholic College, LondonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
N/AInstituto Espanol Canada BlanchIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Kensington Aldridge Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
All Saints Catholic College, London#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Instituto Espanol Canada BlanchN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

South Kensington is a popular residential pocket within the Kensington and Chelsea area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kensington and Chelsea and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Queen's Gate SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#12Lycee Francais Charles de GaulleIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
#5Mander Portman Woodward SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Queen's Gate School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Mander Portman Woodward School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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