The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Trust
- THE CHELSEA ACADEMY (A SCIENCE ACADEMY)
- Head
- Mrs Mariella Ardron (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFalconbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sulivan Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thomas's Fulham
Independent · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Primary · 1.5km away
The Hurlingham Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Thames Christian School
Independent · 1.6km away
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Centre Academy London
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chelsea Academy a selective school?
No. Chelsea Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chelsea Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chelsea Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chelsea Academy?
Chelsea Academy currently has 1,126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chelsea Academy take?
Chelsea Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chelsea Academy?
Chelsea Academy is in London, SW10 0AB, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chelsea Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Chelsea Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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