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Primrose Hill School

Primrose Hill School

Camden, NW1 8JLPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

429

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Primrose Hill School

Primrose Hill School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Camden community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 429 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 483 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Primrose Hill School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Frost, it falls under Camden local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8306th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 38 in Camden.

Primrose Hill School is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 58 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe 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 Primrose Hill School include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Coding, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Camden, Primrose Hill 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 Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPrincess Road, London, Camden, NW1 8JL
HeadteacherLiam Frost
Local AuthorityCamden
Number of Pupils429
Free School Meals (FSM)38.5%
School Capacity429 / 483 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)

8306th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 61%

1292nd of 1,592

In London

Top 81%

35th of 38

In Camden

Top 92%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

58%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:72%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:75%
Higher:26%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable

'22/23

58%

'23/24

58%

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

9
Art StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingFootballCricketTennisRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaCodingGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

161

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

45 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Primrose Hill School

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

Contact Information

02077228500www.primrosehill.camden.sch.uk

Princess Road, London

Camden, NW1 8JL

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Princess Road, London

Camden, NW1 8JL

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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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