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
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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/.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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