Kensington Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Kensington Primary is an exciting place for pupils to learn.

It inspires them to work hard and reach their potential. The excellent leadership of the executive and acting headteachers, ably supported by the deputy, senior leaders and governors, ensures a culture of high expectations. Parents are extremely positive about the school and say that their children are happy, safe and taught very well.

Teachers' excellent knowledge of the subjects they teach and their consistent use of assessment mean that pupils make outstanding progress. Disadvantaged pupils do at least as well as other pupils nationally and often better. This is becau...se : the school's systems to identify those falling behind are very sharp.

The leadership of the early years is very strong. As a result, children make rapid progress especially with their reading and writing skills. Leaders recognise that the outdoor area needs further improvement.

The school's partnerships with other schools have done much to support improvement. Leaders are keen to use these partnerships to improve standards even further. The level of support and care for pupils is extremely high, regardless of their needs, abilities or interests.

Pupils feel very safe and trust their teachers. The support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. These pupils make swift progress from their starting points to achieve well.

The curriculum gives pupils a range of rich experiences that interest and inspire them. After-school clubs, visits and trips broaden pupils' horizons very effectively. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exemplary.

They conduct themselves impeccably around the school and are highly respectful of others. Their personal development is excellent. Pupils who speak English as an additional language improve their English skills rapidly.

From the moment pupils start school, teachers provide excellent support so that they are able to reach their potential.

Information about this school

Kensington Primary School is larger than most primary schools. When it was inspected in February 2014, it was judged to require improvement.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is high. There is a much higher proportion of pupils whose first language is not English than in most primary schools. The proportion of pupils who receive special educational needs support is a little below average.

The proportion with a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is low. The number of pupils who join or leave the school at different times of the year is very high. The school meets the government's current floor standards.

The school meets the requirements for the content of its website. The executive headteacher is a national leader of education. The school provides before- and after-school clubs, and lunchtime activities, for all its pupils.