Fitzjohn's Primary School

About Fitzjohn's Primary School

Fitzjohn's Primary School in Camden posts a Key Stage 2 combined expected standard score of 79%, which sits four percentage points above the local authority average of 75% for primary schools. That places the school 14th out of 38 primaries in Camden, putting it comfortably in the top half of the borough. It's a solid, above-average performer rather than an outlier at the very top — the three schools ahead of it all score 94 or above — but for families looking for a reliably good state option in a competitive London borough, that gap is worth noting. The school is oversubscribed by a factor of nine to one, with 272 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, and only 25 of those offers went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests local parents see real value here, even if the headline metrics don't put it in the borough's elite tier.

Academically, Fitzjohn's delivers strong results across the board. In reading, 89% of pupils met the expected standard and 46% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 109. Maths tells a similar story: 82% at expected, 36% at higher, and an average score of 107. Writing saw 82% at expected and 36% at higher. Combined, 79% hit the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, and 32% achieved the higher standard across all three. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in April 2024, confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding and early years provision judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good, so there's a consistent track record. Progress scores aren't published in the data, so it's not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the raw attainment figures are clearly above the Camden average.

The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has 230 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it's running slightly over its official number. Just over 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average and reflects the relatively affluent catchment. Facilities include a library, art studios, a gymnasium, a sensory room, playing fields, a sports hall and even a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, dance, football and swimming, and there are clubs for gardening, book club and choir. SEND provision covers dyslexia, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. For families who want a well-regarded Camden primary with strong exam results, a clear Ofsted record and a wide range of facilities, Fitzjohn's is a realistic and popular choice — though securing a place will require a very high-preference application.

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