Eleanor Palmer Primary School
London, NW5 2JA · Camden · primary school
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1st of 38 primary schools in Camden we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,141 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eleanor Palmer Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multi-sports Club, Development Football Club, Choir, Gym Club, Club EP, ShiftED DT workshop, and Forest School. Sports include Football and Run Kids Run, while arts and music cover Ukulele. Trips include London Zoo, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 Forest School programme integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this nurturing and supportive school,” where they “excel in their learning” through a “rich curriculum and thought-provoking experiences.” The report describes a setting where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The school has designed a “highly ambitious curriculum” with content that is “sequenced effectively” to allow pupils to build knowledge “cumulatively.”
- Staff possess strong subject expertise and “check pupils’ understanding carefully,” ensuring errors are “routinely identified and corrected.”
- Reading is promoted effectively, with staff well-trained in phonics and books “carefully matched to the sounds that pupils are learning.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “swiftly identified” and receive “appropriately personalised support.”
- Staff morale is high, with employees appreciating efforts to “reduce unnecessary workload” and support their well-being.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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