The Camden School for Girls
London, NW5 2DB · Camden · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 9.7/10 against 808 of them, against 9.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.5 · 94 | 30% | 2.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 25% | 2.23 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.1 · 95 | 10% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Camden School for Girls overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 78.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate Mate, Bridge Club, Model UN, Philosophy Club, Art History Club, Current Affairs Club, Cooking Club, and Code Club. Sports include Trampolining, Boxing, Multisports, Football: Arsenal, Netball, Dodgeball, and Basketball. Arts and music options feature Textile Upcycle Workshop, Junior Strings, Symphony Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Dance Company, Creative writing club, and Jewellery Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,108 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,130. 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 maintain their progress from Key Stage 3
What Ofsted said about The Camden School for Girls
Overview
The report describes the school as a "calm, caring place where pupils aim high," noting that leaders are "ambitious for all their pupils." It highlights that pupils behave with "consistently high levels of respect" and are "committed to their learning," resulting in excellent attendance and high achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, are "attentive and keen to learn," and bullying is "rare."
- The curriculum is "accessible to all pupils," with a "wide range of subjects" including classics in early years.
- Staff possess "secure knowledge of the subjects they teach" and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Sixth-form provision is praised for its "ambitious study programme" that prepares students well for their next steps.
- Leaders foster a strong culture where pupils feel "valued" and are encouraged to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, particularly Years 7 to 9, curriculum planning is "not so well thought out," with lessons not always "well sequenced to build up pupils’ knowledge."
- Computing is given limited timetable time, preventing staff from deepening pupils’ understanding of subject content.
- Assessment is "not used consistently well," meaning staff do not always "routinely and carefully check pupils’ understanding," leading to missed misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture" where staff are vigilant, perform necessary checks, and pupils know who to approach with worries.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.4 |
| 2024/25 | 64.0 |
| 2025/26 | 65.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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