Parliament Hill School

About Parliament Hill School

Parliament Hill School sits second among 12 state secondary schools in Camden, according to Progress 8 scores, placing it firmly among the strongest academic performers in the borough. The only school ranked above it locally is Camden School for Girls, while La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School and The UCL Academy follow behind. It is also the only school in Camden currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a distinction it earned in its most recent graded inspection in 2024. The school is a girls-only state secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it serves a notably diverse intake: over a third of pupils (35.8%) are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Despite this, the school is heavily oversubscribed — for 176 places in 2025/26, it received 693 applications, with 217 families listing it as their first preference. That level of demand speaks to its reputation as a high-performing comprehensive in the heart of London.

Academically, Parliament Hill delivers results that comfortably exceed both local and national benchmarks. Its Progress 8 score of 0.5 is classified as well above average, and it stands in stark contrast to the Camden local authority average of -0.32. At Key Stage 4, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.9, with 80.8% securing a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 70.1% reaching the higher grade 5 threshold. The EBacc average point score sits at 5.38, and 43.5% of pupils entered the full EBacc suite of subjects. In the sixth form, outcomes are solid if less spectacular: the average points per entry is 38.39, equivalent to a B grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B-. The value added score of -0.01 is rated as average, meaning students typically achieve in line with expectations based on their prior attainment. Ofsted rated the sixth form as Good, while all other inspected areas — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership — were judged Outstanding.

The school is well equipped for a broad education, with facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include basketball, cricket, hockey, gymnastics, rugby, and swimming, while extracurricular clubs range from Model UN and Young Enterprise to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and an Eco Club. For pupils with additional needs, the school supports a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Parliament Hill is a good fit for families who want a high-achieving, inclusive girls’ school in a central London borough, particularly those who value strong academic progress alongside a rich programme of clubs and sports. The high oversubscription ratio of nearly 4:1 means early application is essential, especially for families outside the immediate catchment.

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