Kensington Primary School, based in Liverpool, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Kensington Primary School currently has around 558 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.5%. african pupils make up about 17.6% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brae Street, Liverpool, L7 2QG |
| Website: | www.kensingtonprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01512636429 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kitty Davies |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136118 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 585 |
| Number of Pupils: | 558 |
| Number of Boys: | 291 |
| Number of Girls: | 267 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18% | 8.2% |
| White British | 21.50% | 120 |
| African | 17.60% | 98 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 16.70% | 93 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 70 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 37 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 29 |
| Chinese | 3.60% | 20 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 17 |
| Other Black | 2.90% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 13 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary School Brae Street , L7 2QG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Infants' School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 11 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 11 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Junior Mixed and Infant School Albany Road , L7 8RL | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 256 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelso Independent School 69 Kelso Road , Fairfield L6 3AG | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balmoral Independent School 41 Balmoral Road , Newsham Park L6 8ND | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.