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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Camden, NW5 2TUPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

226

Pupils

3.6x

Demand

About Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Camden community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Grant Jacobson, it falls under Camden local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3532nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 38 in Camden.

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 27 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Kentish Town Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Camden, Kentish Town Church of England Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressIslip Street, London, Camden, NW5 2TU
HeadteacherGrant Jacobson
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity226 / 236 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding

Improved
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)

3532nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

711th of 1,592

In London

Top 50%

24th of 38

In Camden

Top 63%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

72%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:79%
Higher:34%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:21%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:79%
Higher:34%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +15%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

72%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceCricketRoundersFootballGymnasticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubDramaGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

97

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

18 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

Kentish Town Church of England Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

02074851279www.kentishtown.camden.sch.uk/

Islip Street, London

Camden, NW5 2TU

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Islip Street, London

Camden, NW5 2TU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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