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Hampstead School
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT, Camden
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,228
Capacity
1,320
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the figures for grade 5 or higher are somewhat lower at 43%. The school also has a commendable university progression rate of 72%, with a quarter of students advancing to top-third universities, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 106 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other14.3%
Black African12.9%
Other11.7%
White British10.7%
Asian Other8.0%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.55587, -0.20698 · NW2 3RT
School details
Local authorityCamden
RegionLondon
URN100052
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hampsteadschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hampstead School rated by Ofsted?
Hampstead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Hampstead School a good school?
Hampstead School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hampstead School in GCSEs?
Hampstead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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