Marlborough Primary School

A not judged community school school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marlborough Primary School.

London, SW33AP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 0-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
77.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 91.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Draycott Avenue
London, SW33AP
Phone
2075898553
Website
marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100483
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP
Website
http://www.marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk
Age range
0-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
507 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
386
Free School Meals
26.9% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.3% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
91.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
91.0 (+32.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
386 pupils
0-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Aspiration Perseverance

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities (opened 11 September 2017) Dance Studio (used for weekend ballet lessons and hire) Fully equipped IT equipment in classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

VIPERS reading approach (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Sequence/Summarise) Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) phonics program; taught from Nursery through Year 6 Reading four times per week for 30 minutes (Year 1–6) plus a weekly library session and buddy reading Spelling taught twice per week using the Spelling Shed scheme; explicit grammar taught in line with National Curriculum Oracy embedded across the curriculum (ABC: Agree, Build, Challenge) and a strong emphasis on speaking and listening; performance and debating opportunities Music curriculum aligned with the Model Music Curriculum; Whole Class Instrumental Programme; singing assemblies; multiple concert and collaboration opportunities with TBMH and external partners

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school care is offered. Day Care runs 7:45am – 5:30pm on school days. Nursery pupils can access before/after school care (7:50am – 6:00pm). Term-time charges apply for extended days; full details are provided on the Nursery/Day Care pricing pages.

SEND Provision

Inclusion and SEND; Broad areas of need; SEND Local Offer (School Information Report)

Admissions Criteria

Marlborough follows the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea admissions criteria. Priority order: 1) Children in Public Care; 2) Children with exceptional medical or social needs; 3) Siblings of pupils currently at Marlborough; 4) Children living nearest to the school. All admissions conducted through the Local Authority; in-year admissions available; tours offered. No automatic transfer from Nursery to Reception.

Financial Information

Nursery: Option A £420 per term (£440 from April 2026) including snack and school meal; Option B £1995 per term (£2095 from April 2026) including snack and school meal; Option C Free - 15 hour entitlement; Option D £3869 per term (£4062 from April 2026) or £2295 per term with 15 Hour Code (£2409 with 15 Hour Code). Day Care: Full Day £105 (£110 from April 2026); Half Day £68 (£71); Full Week £525 (£550); 30 Hours Free Childcare for 9 Months to 2 Year Olds is available from September 2025; details and eligibility via the government scheme.

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