Chelsea Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chelsea Academy.

London, SW100AB Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.9%
Continue in education or training
74.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lots Road
Chelsea
London, SW100AB
Phone
2073763019
Website
chelsea-academy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135531
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB
Website
http://chelsea-academy.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CHELSEA ACADEMY (A SCIENCE ACADEMY)
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,159
Free School Meals
44.6% (517 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
15.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
71.6%
Ebacc Languages:
43.8%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.23
Progress 8 Range:
0.01 to 0.45
University Progression:
77.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
79.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
77%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
142 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
79.0 (+22.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.9 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.1 (+10.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
129
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,159 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(21 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work Hard Be Kind No Excuses"

Forgiveness Joy Perseverance Charity Servant Leadership

Church of England academy with a Christian ethos anchored in Christ; SIAMS judgement 1 received (November 2024); welcomes students of all faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Chelsea Academy is sponsored by the Church of England and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; it emphasizes strong academic provision and unparalleled pastoral care with a Christian ethos. The school day is longer with six 55-minute lessons; there is a broad curriculum, a distinctive Sixth Form offering focused on A Levels, a substantial Extended Curriculum, wraparound care (breakfast and after-school clubs), and partnerships that support student development.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Girls' football (U13)

Facilities

Brand new remodelled Sixth Form area Sixth Form space on the ground floor (Sixth Form facilities)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum anchored in Christian Values and fully inclusive; celebrates diversity. Subjects include core, creative, academic and vocational pathways. Develops resilience, reflection, resourcefulness and responsibility in learners. Provides pathways for academic success and prepares students for tomorrow's world. Extended Curriculum enhances the academic curriculum and offers experiences beyond taught lessons (visits, theatre, sports, competitions, public speaking). Pastoral Curriculum addresses issues of growing up in modern Britain and safety; regular involvement in public life and character education. The Extended Curriculum includes a wide range of after-school clubs and opportunities funded in part by the Chelsea Academy Foundation. Sixth Form focus on A Level programmes (including some not offered locally) with opportunities such as Higher Education and Careers guidance. The Chelsea Academy Learning Cloud (CALC) provides access to school emails, calendars and Google Drive.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast from 8am; after-school clubs run until at least 4:30pm.

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