Thomas Jones Primary School

URN: 100488 • London W11 1RQ

Overview

Name
Thomas Jones Primary School
URN
100488
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Sellens (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02077271423
Website
Visit
Address
St Mark's Road, London W11 1RQ

Summary

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School Profile
NAME: Thomas Jones Primary School
URN: 100488
LA: Kensington and Chelsea
TOWN: London
POSTCODE: W11 1RQ
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Community school
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 234
CAPACITY: 210
FSM_PCT: 39.70
WEBSITE: http://www.thomasjonesschool.org
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14

Website Extract:
Welcome to Thomas Jones Primary School — Thomas Jones Primary School
Welcome to Thomas Jones Primary School https://www.thomasjonesschool.org https://www.thomasjonesschool.org/logo.png Welcome to Thomas Jones Primary School Homepage carousel Our School In the context of Notting Hill, Thomas Jones is unique, in that it is the only community school with one form of entry. An advantage of this is that it frequently feels like a ‘big family’. Our School In the context of Notting Hill, Thomas Jones is unique, in that it is the only community school with one form of entry. An advantage of this is that it frequently feels like a ‘big family’. School video ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire’ W.B.Yeats Ethos and Values It is hard to contemplate Thomas Jones without considering the school’s ethos and values. Pupils are overtly proud of the school, as is evident in their desire to talk at length about its many facets. Ethos and Values It is hard to contemplate Thomas Jones without considering the school’s ethos and values. Pupils are overtly proud of the school, as is evident in their desire to talk at length about its many facets.

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About Us — Thomas Jones Primary School
About Us https://www.thomasjonesschool.org/about-us https://www.thomasjonesschool.org/logo.png About Us Intro In the context of Notting Hill, Thomas Jones is unique, in that it is the only community school with one form of entry. An advantage of this is that it frequently feels like a ‘big family’. See more › Ethos and Values It is impossible to contemplate Thomas Jones without first considering the school’s ethos and values. Pupils are overtly proud of the school, as is evident in their desire to talk at length regarding its many facets. Ethos and Values It is impossible to contemplate Thomas Jones without first considering the school’s ethos and values. Pupils are overtly proud of the school, as is evident in their desire to talk at length regarding its many facets. Performance We are very proud of our school's performance on all of the goverment's and Ofsted's key measures. In this section you'll find links to Ofsted, government and various other reports on our school's performance. Performance We are very proud of our school's performance on all of the goverment's and Ofsted's key measures. In this section you'll find links to Ofsted, government and various other reports on our school's performance. Physical Education The vision for the Primary Physical Education (PE) and Sport Premium is that ‘all pupils leave primary school with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary for lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.’ Physical Education The vision for the Primary Physical Education (PE) and Sport Premium is that ‘all pupils leave primary school with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary for lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.’ Also in this section Performance Links to Ofsted, government and other reports on our school's performance. More › Safeguarding and Child Protection The staff and Governing Board of Thomas Jones School place the highest priority on the responsibilities they have to actively... More › Pupil Premium and Pupil Outcomes The Pupil Premium Grant is awarded to schools for each child who has an entitlement to free school meals (FSM)... More › Statutory Information Each school is required by law to make the following information available. More › Uniform Uniform at Thomas Jones is integral and a requirement for all children. We have exacting standards in relation to this... More › Data Protection and Freedom of Information Policy More ›

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Our School — Thomas Jones Primary School
Exceptionally gentle and welcoming, younger pupils know Year 6 well and vice versa. Pupils are made to feel special. In this environment, positive, authentic relationships develop, which in turn support and nurture the well-being of each individual. The Nursery and Reception are our most important cohorts, simply because this is where everything begins. Attending all assemblies and attired immaculately in the same garb as their older peers, they contribute much and are celebrated at every opportunity. Early Years practice is exceptional. The school’s aggregate attendance over the last three years is 97%. End of Key Stage 2 SATs results are amongst the top 1% of schools nationally, with an astonishing 80% of pupils achieving at greater depth in mathematics. We appear in the latest edition of the Good School’s Guide in glowing terms. Thomas Jones was inspected by Ofsted in October 2023. It was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. This is the third consecutive time this has happened (2006, 2009 and 2023). Re-accredited as a ‘World Class School’ last year, one of only five primary settings in the country accorded this award, we have been presented with a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. Until recently, the Head was a National Leader of Education, and in 2016 was awarded an OBE for Services to Education. In 2025 we were, for a tenth consecutive year, identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘Top Schools’. For six years as a Department for Education designated Teaching School, we afforded support to a large number of other schools, both primary and secondary and were frequently visited by educational leaders from around the country and abroad. Significantly oversubscribed (200+ applications for 30 Reception places in 2025), there are long waiting lists for every class. The school has achieved ‘Healthy Living Gold’ status. The curriculum is richly varied and affords opportunities for each and every pupil to shine. Our ethos is firmly focused on intellectual challenge and innovation. Rigour and a desire to continually improve are integral. Attention to detail in regard to uniform, demeanour and the use of Standard English are strengths. Aspiration and a climate that ensures pupils are consistently kind and friendly are absolute. Thomas Jones’ pupils are robust, assertive and articulate. We instil in them an uncompromising set of values. Empathy is a key element. Encouraged to be tenacious, emphasis is placed on beautiful cursive handwriting and the quality of writing per se is second to none by the time pupils depart at the end of Year 6. Our choir, string ensemble and pianists are impressive. Last season, the mixed hockey and girls’ football teams were crowned borough champions. The previous year, we won the basketball, and handball championships. Concerts and school plays are of an exacting standard. In recent years we have staged Romeo and Juliet, Under Milk Wood, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter Pan, the musical ‘Oliver’, and in July 2025 Treasure Island. Selected as an exemplar, we appear in a number of publications. These include ‘Reading by Six, How the Best Schools Do Itâ


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Key details

LA
Kensington and Chelsea
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
234
Boys
113
Girls
121
FSM %
39.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 234 113 121 210 39.70
2024-09-11 234 119 115 210 35.50
2023-09-11 231 112 119 210 38.10
2022-09-11 231 112 119 210 38.10
2021-09-11 234 112 122 210 36.80
2020-09-11 236 111 125 210 32.20

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