St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
About St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School is a smaller-than-average state primary in Camden, with 190 pupils against a capacity of 236. Its intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 70.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above both the national average and the typical Camden primary. Demand is strong — for 20 places in the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 48 total applications, an oversubscription ratio of 2.4. Of those, 18 were first-preference applications, and 18 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly all families who put it first secured a place. The school is Church of England but open to all, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. With a headteacher, Jules Belton, in post, the school has a clear local identity, serving a diverse community in the heart of Camden.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:50
Source: stmp.camden.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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