Kensington Primary Academy — Primary School in London

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Kensington Primary Academy

London, W14 8PU

232 Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

37.10% FSM %

123 Boys

109 Girls

About Kensington Primary Academy

Kensington Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Kensington and Chelsea, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 232 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Helen Barnes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kensington and Chelsea or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Region	London
Administrative District	Kensington and Chelsea
Parliamentary Constituency	Kensington and Bayswater
Ward	Holland
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-09-2016
UKPRN	10057799
URN	140213
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Dominic Shales	Chair of Local Governing Body	22/05/2025	21/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Guillermina Chivite	Local Governor	07/10/2024	06/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Conabeare	Local Governor	02/04/2021	31/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Emmett	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Fergusson	Local Governor	27/09/2022	01/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Eunice Obi	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Vien Phan	Local Governor	07/10/2024	06/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dee Purdy	Local Governor	12/06/2024	11/06/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Antonia Ridley	Local Governor	22/05/2025	21/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Darshini Santhanam	Local Governor	14/01/2025	13/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Dylan Suddaby	Local Governor	02/10/2025	01/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Abi Taylor-Knox	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

St James Senior Girls' School

0.28 km •

Other

St James Preparatory School

0.28 km • London

Other

Wetherby Pembridge

0.34 km • London

Other

St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

0.54 km • London

Other

James Lee Nursery School

0.69 km • London

Other

Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

0.74 km • London

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Kensington Primary Academy?

Kensington Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Kensington and Chelsea.

How many pupils does Kensington Primary Academy have?

Kensington Primary Academy has 232 pupils, with a capacity of 240.

What is the age range at Kensington Primary Academy?

Kensington Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Kensington Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Kensington Primary Academy is Ms Helen Barnes.

Where is Kensington Primary Academy located?

Kensington Primary Academy is at 205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority, London.

Does Kensington Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Kensington Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Kensington Primary Academy currently open?

Kensington Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Helen Barnes

205 Warwick Road, (On the Corner of Kensington High Street), London, W14 8PU

02031467870

www.wlfs-kpa.org/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140213

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026