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Netley Primary School

Camden, NW1 3EXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#9,194
of 13,686 nationally

About Netley Primary School

Netley Primary School in Camden is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and its intake tells a clear story about the community it serves. With 388 pupils against a capacity of 481, the school is not full, yet it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, 41 places attracted 65 total applications, including 45 first-preference requests. That oversubscription ratio of 1.59 suggests strong local demand, particularly from families who put it top of their list — 40 first-preference offers were made. The most striking demographic signal is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 60.1%. That is far above the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and places Netley among the most disadvantaged intakes in Camden. The school is non-religious, mixed, and has nursery provision, so it serves families from the earliest years through to Year 6. The leadership is shared between Gareth Morris as Head of School and John Hayes as Executive Head.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address74 Stanhope Street, London, Camden, NW1 3EX
HeadteacherGareth Morris (Head of School) John Hayes (Executive Head)
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils388
Free School Meals (FSM)60.1%
School Capacity388 / 481 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Netley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.