Hawley Primary School
London, NW1 8RP · Camden · primary school
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37th 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 — 3.4/10 against 912 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in basketball, football, cricket, dodgeball, and swimming, with a residential trip to Cuffley. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential trip to Cuffley?
What Ofsted said about Hawley Primary School
Overview
Hawley Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "hub in the local community" where "everyone is valued, and difference is championed." The inspection found a "harmonious environment" where pupils are kept safe and enjoy learning, supported by strong leadership and a well-sequenced curriculum in most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read fluently due to a "carefully designed curriculum" and staff well-trained in the chosen phonics programme.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" in most subjects, allowing pupils to "revisit and build their knowledge over time" so it is embedded in memory.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported to learn effectively" through meaningful adaptations to activities.
- Leaders have a "sharp focus on attendance," having put "effective measures in place" to support regular and punctual school attendance.
- There is a "strong focus on pupils’ personal development," enriched by opportunities for leadership and learning outside the classroom.
Areas to improve
- Ensure tasks set "consistently match the ambition of the curriculum" so pupils have sufficient opportunity to embed knowledge in all subjects.
- Ensure quality assurance processes allow each aspect of the school’s work to be "evaluated effectively," as systems for checking impact are not consistently applied.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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.
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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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