Thomas Jones Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.
Thomas Jones Primary School currently has around 234 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 39.7% 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 3.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 26.5%. african pupils make up about 18.8% , followed by other mixed at 12.8%
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.
| Address: | St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ |
| Website: | http://www.thomasjonesschool.org |
| Telephone: | 02077271423 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Sellens |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100488 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 234 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 121 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 26.50% | 62 |
| African | 18.80% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 12.80% | 30 |
| White British | 8.50% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 6.80% | 16 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.30% | 10 |
| Chinese | 3.80% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 691 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre Australia Road , White City W12 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Gardens Primary School Oxford Gardens , W10 6NF | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Treadgold Street , Notting Hill W11 4BJ | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Park Primary School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burlington Danes CofE School Wood Lane , W12 0HR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmer Road School 221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Walmer Road School 221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stewart Bilingual School 85 Clarendon Road , W11 4XQ | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.