surplus of places
Kensington and Chelsea Council is reviewing primary school place planning due to a surplus of places.
In June 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council initiated an independent review of primary school place planning to address a persistent surplus of places, which carries financial and operational risks. The ISOS Partnership was commissioned to conduct this external review, aiming to inform future school organisation and sufficiency planning.
Initial stakeholder conversations, including with the Chair of the Schools' Forum and the Chair of the Head's Exec, were scheduled before the summer of 2026. The ISOS Partnership is expected to present draft reports and recommendations to the forum for discussion and approval.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Council launched an independent review of primary school place planning in June 2026. Source
- The review aims to tackle a persistent surplus of primary school places. Source
- The ISOS Partnership was commissioned to conduct the review. Source
- Initial stakeholder conversations were scheduled before summer 2026. Source
- The ISOS Partnership will present draft reports and recommendations to the forum. Source
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