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Primrose Hill School
Princess Road, London, NW1 8JL, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
429
Capacity
483
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The school also has a solid LocaleIQ score of 73.8, indicating it outperforms 74% of schools in the area. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more students to excel.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other26.1%
Black African14.9%
White British14.5%
Other8.2%
Mixed W+Asian6.8%
Mixed Other6.1%
Asian Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
White Irish1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.53951, -0.15135 · NW1 8JL
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100020
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Primrose Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Primrose Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Primrose Hill School a good school?
Primrose Hill School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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