Hampstead School
London, NW2 3RT · Camden · secondary school
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9th of 10 secondary 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 — 2.6/10 against 315 of them, against 1.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.4 · 8 | 30% | 0.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.4 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hampstead School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. In 2024/25, 42.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,191 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,320. 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 close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Hampstead School
Overview
Hampstead School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report describes a ‘welcoming and inclusive ethos’ where pupils are encouraged to ‘think big, work hard and be kind’, resulting in a calm and purposeful learning environment. Leaders have established a ‘very carefully considered curriculum’ that is broad, balanced, and accessible to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show respect, and demonstrate high levels of attendance, with suspensions having ‘decreased significantly’.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is ‘particularly strong’, with clear information shared to support learning strategies.
- Sixth-form students ‘achieve particularly well’ through courses suitable for different abilities and interests.
- A ‘well-thought-out personal development programme’ covers topics like healthy relationships and risks to safety in an age-appropriate way.
- Staff are ‘vigilant’ regarding safeguarding, and leaders are ‘tenacious in securing support for vulnerable pupils’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers are supported to select teaching and assessment activities that ‘best support the delivery of new content and/or the checking of pupils’ understanding’, as current choices sometimes lead to confusion.
- Leaders should implement strategies to increase participation in enrichment activities, as take-up is currently low and declines as pupils get older.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a dedicated team ensuring a strong culture where staff know how to report concerns and record information in a timely manner.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 43.1 |
| 2025/26 | 38.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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