Campsbourne Infant School
94%
Capacity
192
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Campsbourne Infant School
Campsbourne Infant School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, located in the London borough of Haringey. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 63 primary schools, where 18 hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school’s closest Outstanding-rated peer is Lift Trinity, just 1.3 kilometres away, which tops the local rankings alongside Rhodes Avenue Primary School and Lift Noel Park. Campsbourne itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school is led by headteacher Charles Soyka and serves 192 pupils against a capacity of 205, meaning it is close to full. Its nursery provision caters for children from age three, and the school is heavily oversubscribed: for 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 192 applications, with 44 listing it as a first preference and only 39 first-preference offers made.
Academically, Campsbourne Infant School’s most recent graded inspection took place in November 2017, where it received a Good overall effectiveness rating, with Good marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes. A subsequent ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. The Ofsted report noted that early years provision is Good, and the school’s leadership and management are also rated Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results — it is an infant school, so children leave at age seven before those assessments — the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Haringey is 69 per cent. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11 per cent, slightly below the national average, and it offers targeted support for pupils with specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder.
The school’s facilities include an art studio, library, ICT suite, gymnasium, forest school area, and an outdoor playground, along with a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, tennis, cricket, netball, and cross country, and after-school clubs include choir, gardening, eco club, and science club. With an oversubscription ratio of 3.2 applicants per place, Campsbourne is a popular choice for local families, particularly those seeking a strong infant-phase foundation with nursery provision. The school’s Good rating, combined with its broad range of facilities and SEND support, makes it a solid option for families in Haringey who want a well-resourced, community-focused infant school, though those seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative might consider the nearby Lift Trinity or Rhodes Avenue Primary School.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Nightingale Lane, London, Haringey, N8 7AF |
| Headteacher | Charles Soyka |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 205 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
192
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British36.5%
- White (other)27.6%
- Mixed13.9%
- Asian2.6%
- Black1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
867 mstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2026/27. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
18
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Campsbourne Infant School
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Contact Information
Nightingale Lane, London
Haringey, N8 7AF
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