Gospel Oak Primary School
London, NW3 2JB · Camden · primary school
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26th 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,900 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gospel Oak Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Gospel Oak Primary School
Overview
Gospel Oak Primary School is described as a place that "cherishes its pupils," where children are "welcomed with warm, nurturing, open arms." The report highlights a "broad and highly ambitious curriculum" and a "calm environment" where pupils behave responsibly and feel safe. Leaders demonstrate a "strong commitment to reducing any perceived barriers to equality of opportunity," ensuring all pupils can thrive.
Strengths
- Pupils possess "strong knowledge of subjects" and use "increasingly sophisticated vocabulary confidently" to describe their ideas.
- The curriculum is "organised logically" with "systematic" revisiting of essential knowledge, helping pupils remember information long term.
- Staff are "extremely knowledgeable" and use interactions to "competently promote speaking" and develop communication skills.
- The school provides "meaningful opportunities to deepen their knowledge," such as learning brass instruments and cookery lessons.
- Leaders foster a culture of "high ambition" and use "pertinent educational research" to inform staff training and actions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to analyse closely the reasons for poor attendance of pupil groups and individuals" to drive rapid improvement.
- Attendance for persistently absent pupils remains "below national expectations" and is an important focus for the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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