St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
London, NW6 4PG · Camden · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.7/10 against 324 of them, against 8.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "highly welcoming school" where staff and pupils share "caring and supportive" relationships. Leaders maintain "high expectations and aspirations for all pupils," resulting in an environment where children "flourish and thrive" and achieve very well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all children from the start of the early years," building "logically and sequentially" to deepen knowledge.
- A "highly effective programme of phonics teaching" ensures pupils read with "accuracy and confidence," with books carefully matched to their abilities.
- Staff provide "excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring "no barriers to allowing all pupils to access the full curriculum."
- Pupils receive a "rich and carefully developed personal, social and health education programme," gaining impressive knowledge of cultural diversity and British values.
- Staff are "highly skilled and trained," delivering "imaginative subject content" and providing tailored feedback that addresses misconceptions quickly.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are "well trained and vigilant" and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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