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Kensington schools news, newest first: Ofsted reports, admissions, term dates and school achievements.
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Ofsted praises Kensington children in care, names 2 fixes
Ofsted says children in Kensington and Chelsea's care feel happy, safe and settled, but names two fixes: supervision records and plans for older children.
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Kensington Park School closed: will not reopen in 2026/27
Kensington Park School has closed and will not reopen for 2026/27. Its company is in liquidation £1.86m short; parents and staff claim through Kroll.
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Kensington A-level results 2026: 71% A*-B across the borough
71% of A-level grades at Kensington and Chelsea schools were A* to B this summer, up from 67%. Holland Park posted 50% at A* or A. School-by-school figures.
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Kensington school term dates 2026/27: 7 of 10 off from 19 Oct
Kensington and Chelsea's half term is 26 to 30 October, but seven of ten local schools we checked break up on 16 October. Christmas and INSET dates too.
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Kensington October half term 2026: dates and what's on
Kensington half term is 26 to 30 October, but many schools are off from 19 October. On: Design Museum camps, Trotters workshops, Halloween in Holland Park.