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Kensington Primary School

Academy converter · London · E12 6NN

Ages 3–11 · 628 pupils · Newham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

65%

Overall absence

5.0%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)65%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.9%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
570

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 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

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

63

Places offered

69

1st-preference offers

63

Total preferences (any rank)
181
Preferred offers (top 3)
69
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

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 (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

628 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
628
Boys / girls
322 / 306
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
628 / 630 (100%)
Free school meals
33.1%
FSM pupils
197
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE TAPSCOTT LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE TAPSCOTT LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The Tapscott Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Ben Levinson OBE

Location

Address
Kensington Avenue, Manor Park
Postcode
E12 6NN
Town
London
Local authority
Newham
District
Newham
Constituency
East Ham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in London, Newham, 628 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 33.1%.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E12
12
Primary in E12
10
Open schools in Newham LA
115
Primary in Newham LA
68

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear E12

  • Essex Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    London · E12 6QX · Newham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM38.9%
    • Demand0.94

    0.3 miles away

  • Lathom Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    London · E6 2DU · Newham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM45.8%

    0.3 miles away

  • Altmore Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    London · E6 2BX · Newham

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM23.4%
    • Demand0.97

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  • St Winefride's RC Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM29.5%
    • Demand1.03

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  • Monega Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM30.5%
    • Demand0.89

    0.6 miles away

  • Avenue Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · E12 6AR · Newham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM42.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Dersingham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    London · E12 5QJ · Newham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM54.4%
    • Demand0.88

    0.6 miles away

  • Sir John Heron Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · E12 5PY · Newham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM43.3%
    • Demand0.91

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ben Levinson OBE
Telephone
02084702339
Website
http://www.kensington.newham.sch.uk

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