Haverstock School
London, NW3 2BQ · Camden · secondary school
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8th 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 — 5.4/10 against 154 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 38.4 · 33 | 30% | 1.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.2 · 35 | 25% | 0.87 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.6 · 18 | 10% | 0.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haverstock School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 878 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,035. 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 score and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Haverstock School
Overview
Haverstock School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a supportive environment where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe, benefiting from high-quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum. Leaders and governors share an ambitious vision, ensuring that staff receive extensive training and that pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other with respect and value positive relationships, creating a warm community where everyone feels welcome.
- The curriculum is well designed, inclusive, and ambitious, catering effectively for pupils who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Sixth-form students are proud of their school, valuing the breadth of curriculum choice and responding well to high expectations.
- Staff provide clear explanations and regularly check pupil understanding, while leaders ensure strong systems are in place to support improving attendance.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and benefit from a comprehensive programme preparing them for careers and life beyond school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently provide opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding of subject-specific vocabulary and apply it to their learning, limiting the deepening of knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.5 |
| 2025/26 | 39.6 |
| 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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