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Holland Park School

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  • ages 11–18
  • Mixed
  • Kensington and Chelsea
  • W8 7AF
  • Sixth form

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Results · 2024/25

Ranked 265 of 3,280 secondaries in England · top 9%

Top % in England, by year
2015/16: top 7%7%2016/17: top 7%2017/18: top 21%2018/19: top 7%2021/22: top 58%2022/23: top 10%2023/24: top 9%2024/25: top 9%No exams

A-level results

#150 of 438 London sixth forms, state and independent, 2024/25

Independent and selective (grammar) schools choose their pupils, so high results partly reflect who gets in, not only teaching. Some independent schools don't publish results.

Against London

Attainment 859.4 · London 50.19/10 Top 20%+63.3 pts since 21/22
Grade 5+ English and maths73.5% · London 51.8%9/10 Top 20%+24.4 pts since 21/22
EBacc point score5.76 · London 4.569/10 Top 20%+59.8 pts since 21/22
Progress 8 · 2023/24+0.04 · London +0.323/10 Below−54.5 pts since 18/19
A level points per entry37.87 · London 34.78/10 Above−15.4 pts since 21/22
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No exams 2019/20–21

Attainment 8
2015/16: 61.4 · 224 pupils · London 522016/17: 60.4 · 233 pupils · London 49.32017/18: 52.2 · 229 pupils · London 492018/19: 61.1 · 227 pupils · London 49.52021/22: 46.9 · 233 pupils · London 52.82022/23: 58 · 236 pupils · London 50.552023/24: 58.7 · 217 pupils · London 50.62024/25: 59.4 · 211 pupils · London 50.1561.446.9No exams
Grade 5+ English and maths
2016/17: 66% · 233 pupils · London 48%2017/18: 58% · 229 pupils · London 48%2018/19: 66% · 227 pupils · London 48%2021/22: 64% · 233 pupils · London 58%2022/23: 64% · 236 pupils · London 53.5%2023/24: 68.7% · 217 pupils · London 55.5%2024/25: 73.5% · 211 pupils · London 51.8%73.5%58%No exams
A level points per entry
2015/16: 40.41 · 90 pupils · London 29.292016/17: 39.87 · 96 pupils · London 30.582017/18: 40.44 · 82 pupils · London 30.892018/19: 37.24 · 107 pupils · London 31.532021/22: 44.57 · 107 pupils · London 36.842022/23: 44.59 · 89 pupils · London 33.82023/24: 41.31 · 60 pupils · London 33.672024/25: 37.87 · 84 pupils · London 34.744.5937.24No exams

Getting in · 2026

First-choice families who got in58.8%
183 of 311 who put it first2014 · 42.1%2026 · 58.8%
By preference
ChoiceAppliedOffered
1st311183
2nd23435
3rd20821
Last distance offered
  • 2025/26Varies by rule
  • 2024/25Varies by rule
  • 2023/24Varies by rule
  • 2022/23Varies by rule

Inspections · 2007–2026

  • InclusionStrong
  • AchievementStrong
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong
  • Attendance and behaviourExceptional
  • Leadership and governanceExceptional
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong
  • Post-16 provisionStrong
  • SafeguardingMet
  1. 2007Goodas predecessor
  2. 2011Outstandingas predecessor
  3. 2014Outstandingas predecessor
  4. 2020Ungraded visitas predecessor
  5. 2022Inadequateas predecessor
  6. 2026Lowest Strong

1 point to improve

Read what Ofsted said (5)

From Ofsted report, inspected Jan 2026

Strengths

  • “This school is a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where all pupils thrive.”
  • “Leaders have an unwavering belief in ambition for everyone.”
  • “Pupils understand that staff want the best for them.”

To improve

  • “Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas.”
  • “They should seek continued improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils.”

Ofsted inspection report extracts, Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Pupils · 2024/25

On roll · Jan 20261,376
Free school meals (past 6 years)32.7%
First language not English35.4%
SEN support13.6%
EHC plan4.0%
Absence (sessions missed)7.8%
Persistently absent pupils25.0%

Girls 49.7%Boys 50.3%

96.2% full · 1,430 places · 214 in sixth form

Parent View

As at 6 Apr 2026 · 322 responses (24.1% of pupils)

  • My child is happy at this school87.6% agree
  • My child feels safe at this school88.5% agree
  • The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved84.5% agree
  • Has your child been bullied at this school?13.7% yes
  • When the bullying took place the school dealt with it quickly and effectively · asked only of the 13.7% who said Yes above40.9% agree
  • Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities?20.8% yes
  • The school gives them the support they need to succeed · asked only of the 20.8% who said Yes above68.7% agree
  • The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know81.7% agree
  • When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly · 12.4% had no concerns to raise75.2% agree
  • When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart78% agree
  • The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well80.8% agree
  • Would you recommend this school to another parent?88.8% yes
  • Your overall view of the school81.6% positive

Workforce · 2025/26

Pupils per teacher30.6
Pupils per adult21.8
  • Classroom teachers 34
  • Leadership 11
  • Teaching assistants 10
  • Other support 18.4

Teachers 45 FTE · Whole workforce 73.4 · 75 people

Financials · 2024/25

Income per pupil£9,371
Spend per pupil£9,365
Staff spend per pupil£6,737
Reserve per pupil£0
  • £0revenue reserve
  • +£8,000in-year balance

Grants £8,787 · self-generated £584 · premises £667 per pupil

Multi-academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST (92 academies) · trust reserve £59,315,000 · Reserves in a multi-academy trust belong to the trust; this academy's figures include the share of central costs the trust gives it

Destinations · 2023/24 leavers

After Year 11

217 students, followed through 2024/25 · Provisional

  • Sustained87.1%
  • Education87.1%
  • Apprenticeship0%
  • Employment0%
  • Not sustained3.2%
  • Unknown9.7%

After sixth form (16–18)

66 students, followed through 2024/25 · Provisional

  • Sustained80.3%
  • Education77.3%
  • Higher education65.2%
  • Apprenticeship0%
  • Employment3%
  • Not sustained4.5%
  • Unknown15.2%