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Camden School for Girls

Camden, NW5 2DBSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.62
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
208 1st-choice / 117 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#358 of 3,141 nationally

About Camden School for Girls

Camden School for Girls is a highly sought-after state secondary school for girls in Camden, and the numbers make that clear. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 582 applications for just 117 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.97. Of those applications, 208 were first preferences, and 105 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local families, though no official parent satisfaction survey data is available in this dataset to confirm that directly. The school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Kitcatt and currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, slightly above its stated capacity of 1,040. With 28.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both behaviour and attitudes and sixth-form provision. Its previous inspection, back in 2007, had rated it Outstanding across the board, so the current Good rating still reflects strong performance.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
AddressSandall Road, Camden Town, Camden, NW5 2DB
HeadteacherElizabeth Kitcatt
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils1,050
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity1,050 / 1,040 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosSwimming PoolAstro TurfSports HallScience LabsLibrarySixth Form CentreICT SuiteTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsNetballRugbyDanceGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersBadmintonHockey

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDuke of EdinburghGardeningDebateArt ClubFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camden School for Girls

Camden School for Girls has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.