Brecknock Primary School
London, NW1 9AL · Camden · primary school
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36th of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 246 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brecknock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, swimming, boccia and wheelchair basketball. Trips include visits to the British Museum, Thomas Heatherwick Design Studio, Google, Hampstead Heath, Camley Street Natural Park, The Place Theatre and The Emirates Stadium. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 303. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 48.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brecknock Primary School
Overview
Brecknock Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have established a ‘demanding curriculum’ with ‘high expectations’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. The school fosters a respectful environment where pupils ‘enjoy coming to school’ and benefit from a broad range of extra-curricular activities through its federation.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘treat each other, staff and visitors with respect and kindness’, resulting in bullying being ‘rare’.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’, with staff effectively implementing phonics and providing ‘well-targeted help’ for those who find it challenging.
- The curriculum is ‘typically planned well’, ensuring pupils’ knowledge ‘builds in a logical order’ and skills develop continuously.
- Staff receive ‘a wide range of professional development opportunities’ and value how leaders ‘consider their workload’.
- Pupils are taught about ‘healthy relationships’, different faiths, and have opportunities to become ‘active citizens’ in the school community.
Areas to improve
- ‘Curriculum thinking in a few subjects is not as embedded as it is in others’, leading to inconsistencies in teaching depth.
- ‘Some pupils’ attendance rates remain low’, causing them to miss out on learning, despite leaders’ efforts to improve this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff trained to spot risks and leaders acting ‘quickly’ to secure additional help when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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