The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Mr Jagdeep Birdi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London, W11 2DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kensington Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Wetherby Pembridge
Independent · 2.1km away
St James Senior Girls' School
Independent · 2.2km away
St James Preparatory School
Independent · 2.2km away
Ecole Fran�aise de Londres Jacques Pr�vert
Independent · 2.3km away
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Castle Homes Upper Forge
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Colville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colville Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colville Primary School?
Colville Primary School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colville Primary School take?
Colville Primary School caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colville Primary School?
Colville Primary School is in London, W11 2DF, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colville Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colville Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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