Chelsea Academy
URN: 135531 • London SW10 0AB
Overview
- Name
- Chelsea Academy
- URN
- 135531
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHELSEA ACADEMY (A SCIENCE ACADEMY)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mariella Ardron (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02073763019
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lots Road, London SW10 0AB
Summary
Chelsea Academy, located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,126 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,050. Sponsored by the Church of England and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment grounded in Christian values such as joy, perseverance, and servant leadership.
The academy offers a robust educational provision, emphasising both academic excellence and pastoral care. Recent results indicate strong performance, with 51% of students achieving grades 9-5 in Maths and English at GCSE, and an average A Level grade of B-, enabling many students to progress to prestigious universities and degree apprenticeships. The curriculum is complemented by an Extended Curriculum that provides opportunities for students to explore their interests beyond traditional subjects.
Chelsea Academy actively engages with its community, celebrating student achievements through events like the annual Awards Evening. The school prioritises the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to flourish academically and personally within a nurturing environment. For more information, visit their website at http://chelsea-academy.org/.
The academy offers a robust educational provision, emphasising both academic excellence and pastoral care. Recent results indicate strong performance, with 51% of students achieving grades 9-5 in Maths and English at GCSE, and an average A Level grade of B-, enabling many students to progress to prestigious universities and degree apprenticeships. The curriculum is complemented by an Extended Curriculum that provides opportunities for students to explore their interests beyond traditional subjects.
Chelsea Academy actively engages with its community, celebrating student achievements through events like the annual Awards Evening. The school prioritises the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to flourish academically and personally within a nurturing environment. For more information, visit their website at http://chelsea-academy.org/.
Useful links
- Progress checks sent this week – Year 7, 11, 12 & 13 (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletter Archive (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- CA Updates (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Half Term – Academy closed to students (other)
- Last day of Half Term (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHELSEA ACADEMY (A SCIENCE ACADEMY)
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1126
- Boys
- 626
- Girls
- 500
- FSM %
- 46.70
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1126 | 626 | 500 | 1050 | 46.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1159 | 622 | 537 | 1050 | 43.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1183 | 635 | 548 | 1050 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1183 | 635 | 548 | 1050 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1179 | 623 | 556 | 1050 | 31.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1137 | 601 | 536 | 1050 | 27.30 |
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