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Holland Park School

Academy converter · London · W8 7AF

Ages 11–18 · 1,391 pupils · Kensington and Chelsea

Overall absence

8.7%

Admissions demand

2.08 · Highly competitive

Absence

Academic year 2021/22. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.3%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
7.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,217

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2022/23 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

2.08 · Highly competitive

1st preferences

470

Places offered

226

1st-preference offers

192

Total preferences (any rank)
1,438
Preferred offers (top 3)
226
Applications from outside LA
913
Offers to outside-LA applicants
52
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (20 Jan 2022).

Capacity fill97%

1,391 pupils · 1,430 places

Pupils on roll
1,391
Boys / girls
732 / 659
School capacity
1,430
Capacity fill
1,391 / 1,430 (97%)
Free school meals
24%
FSM pupils
283
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Steve Parsons

Location

Address
Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill Road
Postcode
W8 7AF
Town
London
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
District
Kensington and Chelsea
Constituency
Kensington
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Kensington and Chelsea, 1,391 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in W8
6
Secondary in W8
1
Open schools in Kensington and Chelsea LA
75
Secondary in Kensington and Chelsea LA
6

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear W8

  • Holland Park School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · W8 7AF · Kensington and Chelsea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.7
    • P80.0
    • EM5+69%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

    Ofsted: Exceptional

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · W14 8BZ · Kensington and Chelsea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att867.4
    • P81.0
    • EM5+86%
    • Absence5.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Kensington Aldridge Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · W10 6EX · Kensington and Chelsea

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence8.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Westminster Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · W2 5EZ · Westminster

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence9.7%

    1.2 miles away

  • All Saints Catholic College

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    London · W10 6EL · Kensington and Chelsea

    Ages 11–16

    • Att853.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.2 miles away

  • Sacred Heart High School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · W6 7DG · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att863.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+77%
    • Absence7.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Marylebone Boys' School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    London · W2 1QZ · Westminster

    Ages 11–19

    • Att852.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence11.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Paddington Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · W9 2DR · Westminster

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.0
    • P80.8
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence6.1%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Steve Parsons

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