New End Primary School

About New End Primary School

New End Primary School is a popular choice among Camden families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 183 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.1 applicants per spot. Only 16 of those 22 first-preference families received an offer, which tells you how competitive it is to get in. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong local reputation. Headteacher Karyn Ray leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. The school is rated Good by Ofsted across all five categories in its most recent 2023 inspection, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That's consistent with its previous Good rating from 2012, so there's a track record of solid, steady performance.

Academically, New End performs well above the Camden average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, matching the local authority average of 75%. But where the school really shines is at the higher standard: 20% of pupils achieved that top tier across all three subjects. In reading, 52% hit the higher standard, and 43% did so in maths, both strong figures. Average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 109 in maths, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 19% of all primaries for the combined expected standard, and within Camden it sits 21st out of 38 schools. That places it just outside the top half of the borough, but given Camden's high-performing landscape, that's still a very respectable showing.

The school offers a good range of facilities, including a dining hall, playing fields, music rooms, art studios and a sensory room, plus a chapel on site. Sports provision covers dance, tennis, athletics, cross country, swimming and cricket, and there are clubs like gardening, film club, choir, science club and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, New End supports a wide range of SEND categories, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 18.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. It's a good fit for families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed Camden primary with strong academic outcomes, a broad enrichment offer, and a clear commitment to inclusion. Just be prepared to apply early and make it your first choice.

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