Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Islip Street, London, Camden, NW5 2TU |
| Headteacher | Grant Jacobson |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.9% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 236 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
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
711th of 1,592
In London
24th of 38
In Camden
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
97
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
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.
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Contact Information
Islip Street, London
Camden, NW5 2TU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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