Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
97%
Capacity
191
Pupils
6.4x
Demand
About Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Camden community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 196 places).
the school is led by headteacher Katy Forsdyke, it falls under Camden local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 42nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 38 in Camden.
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is a popular choice with families — it received 178 applications for 28 places, making it 6.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Camden, Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Christ Church Hill, London, Camden, NW3 1JH |
| Headteacher | Katy Forsdyke |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.7% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 196 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
42nd of 13,686
Nationally
4th of 1,592
In London
1st of 38
In Camden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
50%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
178
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Christ Church Hill, London
Camden, NW3 1JH
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