Haverstock School
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Capacity
909
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Demand
About Haverstock School
Haverstock School is a mixed state secondary in Camden, London, serving 909 pupils aged 11 to 18. In the local authority's landscape of 16 secondary schools, it sits among a group that includes top-performing peers such as Camden School for Girls, Parliament Hill School, and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School. The nearest school rated Outstanding is Parliament Hill School, 1.5 kilometres away, but Haverstock itself has carved out a solid position. Its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2019, awarded it an overall Good rating, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. This marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. For families in Camden looking for a non-denominational, co-educational secondary that has demonstrably turned around its performance, Haverstock offers a credible and stable option.
Academically, Haverstock's sixth form provision remains an area flagged for improvement, rated Requires Improvement in both the 2019 graded inspection and the 2024 ungraded visit. This suggests that while the main school is performing well, post-16 outcomes need attention. The school does not publish Progress 8 or Attainment 8 scores in the available data, so direct comparison with the Camden average Progress 8 of -0.32 is not possible. However, the Ofsted trajectory is encouraging: the school has moved from Requires Improvement to Good overall, and the ungraded inspection found no decline. For parents weighing options, this indicates a school that has stabilised its core provision. The lack of published exam data means families should seek the school's own results or ask about specific subject performance, particularly at GCSE, to get a fuller picture of academic strength.
Beyond the classroom, Haverstock offers a wide range of facilities including a Sixth Form Centre, theatre, art studios, tennis courts, astro turf, and an ICT suite. Sports provision is strong, with football, basketball, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, martial arts, and rounders available. Clubs are equally varied, covering drama, choir, chess, coding, gardening, Eco Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Young Enterprise, and a newspaper and film club. The school also has a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school and may reflect its historical roots. For families, this breadth suggests a school that invests in enrichment beyond the core curriculum. With 909 pupils, it is a reasonably sized secondary, and the mix of academic improvement and extracurricular variety makes it a practical choice for Camden families who want a state option without a religious character.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 24 Haverstock Hill, London, Camden, NW3 2BQ |
| Headteacher | Joe Edwards |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Number of Pupils | 909 |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:45
Breakfast club
08:10-08:30
Source: haverstock.camden.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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24
Total schools
19
Oversubscribed
16
Primary
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Contact Information
24 Haverstock Hill, London
Camden, NW3 2BQ
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