West Kensington
Summary
West Kensington (E02000383) is part of Hammersmith and Fulham local authority (view on map). West Kensington has an approximate population of 8,700 people, of which 11% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
West Kensington neighbours Brook Green, Hammersmith Broadway, Barons Court, North End, Holland Park, and Earl's Court.
Headlines
- 7% of pupils have an EHC plan, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- 47% of pupils have a first language known or believed to be other than English, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
West Kensington is the 13th least deprived area in Hammersmith and Fulham (out of 25) with 35% of children living in low-income families, compared to 37% across Hammersmith and Fulham and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In West Kensington, 28% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 32% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in West Kensington | % in Hammersmith and Fulham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 28% | 32% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 72% | 68% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In West Kensington, 20% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 20% in Hammersmith and Fulham, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in West Kensington | % in Hammersmith and Fulham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 79% | 80% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 7% | 6% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In West Kensington, 59% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 60% in Hammersmith and Fulham, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in West Kensington | % in Hammersmith and Fulham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37% | 39% | 67% |
| Asian | 9% | 9% | 14% |
| Black | 17% | 20% | 7% |
| Mixed | 17% | 15% | 7% |
| Other | 16% | 12% | 3% |
| Not known | 4% | 4% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in West Kensington with English as an additional language is 47%, compared with 40% in Hammersmith and Fulham, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in West Kensington | % in Hammersmith and Fulham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 47% | 40% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 52% | 60% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
West Kensington has 3 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in West Kensington |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 3 |
| Childminders | 1 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 2 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in West Kensington since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
West Kensington has 1 state-funded school.
| Type | Number in West Kensington |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 1 |
| Nursery schools | 1 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 1 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in West Kensington since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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