Primrose Hill School
London, NW1 8JL · Camden · primary school
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23rd 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,876 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Primrose Hill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access music tuition and the Camden Music Festival, while Year 5 visits The Mill. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 483. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare Year 5 pupils for their trip to The Mill?
What Ofsted said about Primrose Hill School
Overview
Primrose Hill School is described as having a “positive, nurturing atmosphere” where pupils feel “valued and cared for.” The inspection found that the school provides a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that enables pupils to learn and achieve well, supported by staff who maintain high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “organised in a logical manner,” allowing pupils to “build up their knowledge securely” as they progress through the school.
- Leaders “prioritise teaching pupils to read,” with staff possessing the skills to teach phonics effectively and a “strong reading culture” evident across the school.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and receive “appropriate support,” helping them to “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with staff providing effective support for pupils who need help to “focus and regulate their behaviour.”
- There is a “wide variety of opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility,” such as ‘well-being champions’ and the ‘friendship squad’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not “identified the essential knowledge that pupils need to be taught,” leading to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery.
- This lack of clarity results in “some gaps in what some pupils know and remember,” requiring the school to continue developing the curriculum in these specific areas.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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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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