Colville Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 0 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Colville Primary School currently has around 467 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. white british pupils make up about 18.8% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 14.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lonsdale Road, London, W11 2DF
Website: http://www.colville.rbkc.sch.uk
Telephone: 02072296540
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kensington and Chelsea
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jagdeep Birdi
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100481

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 0 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 467
Number of Boys: 243
Number of Girls: 224

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 10% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White26.60%124
White British18.80%88
Other (any other ethnic group)14.60%68
Other Mixed12.20%57
African5.40%25
White and Asian4.50%21
White and Black Caribbean4.50%21
Unclassified3.20%15
Other Asian2.40%11
Caribbean1.70%8
Other Black1.70%8
Bangladeshi1.50%7
White and Black African0.90%4
Chinese0.90%4
Indian0.90%4
Irish0.40%2
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.8)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
89%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
76%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
20%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN
- not rated 704 yd Local authority nursery school - Mixed More About School
Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 763 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 946 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS
4out of 4 1,617 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY
3out of 4 1,720 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colville Primary School
Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
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3out of 4 550 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Jones Primary School
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4out of 4 624 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH
- not rated 756 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bevington Primary School
Bevington Road , W10 5TW
2out of 4 888 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX
4out of 4 939 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
3out of 4 1,102 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL
4out of 4 1,103 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF
1out of 4 1,214 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Holland Park School
Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF
- not rated 1,229 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 1,209 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
United Colleges Group
25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB
- not rated 2,269 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,898 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 3,262 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RX
4out of 4 2,681 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Notting Hill Prep School
95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ
- not rated 491 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Chepstow House School
108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS
- not rated 510 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Southbank International School Kensington
36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU
- not rated 597 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The American International School
36 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU
- not rated 597 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
The Stewart Bilingual School
85 Clarendon Road , W11 4XQ
- not rated 692 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.