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WM College

WM College

Camden, NW1 1TRSecondary School·Ages 16-99
Goodby Ofsted

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Capacity

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Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About WM College

WM College is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Camden community, welcoming children from age 16 to 99.

Ofsted has rated WM College "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dipa Ganguli, it falls under Camden local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.21 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 39.8. Additionally, ranked 2040th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 12 in Camden.

WM College is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 53 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

WM College parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (64 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at WM College include Library, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Hockey, Football, Dance, Rugby and 6 more, as well as clubs including Newspaper, Science Club, Art Club, Young Enterprise and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.0%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Camden, WM College 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 TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address44 Crowndale Road, London, Camden, NW1 1TR
HeadteacherDipa Ganguli
Local AuthorityCamden
Free School Meals (FSM)35.0%
School Capacity1,000
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 May 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.21)

2040th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 65%

405th of 487

In London

Top 83%

7th of 12

In Camden

Top 58%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.21Below Average

Students make less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+39.8Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)53%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)32%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

Ofsted Parent View

64 responses

Would Recommend This School

81%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
21%
Concerns dealt with
52%
Strengths95%+ agree
Feels safeChild does wellProgress updates

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

8
LibrarySwimming PoolGymnasiumTennis CourtsSports HallArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyFootballDanceRugbyMartial ArtsBasketballCricketRoundersBadmintonSwimming

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperScience ClubArt ClubYoung EnterpriseOrchestraModel United Nations

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

53

Applications

97

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About WM College

WM College 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

02072554700www.wmcollege.ac.uk

44 Crowndale Road, London

Camden, NW1 1TR

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44 Crowndale Road, London

Camden, NW1 1TR

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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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