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WM College

Camden, NW1 1TRSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#2,040
of 3,141 nationally

About WM College

WM College, a state-funded secondary for ages 16-99 in Camden, presents a mixed picture from the parent perspective. In its most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 81% of the 64 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it leaves nearly one in five parents who wouldn't. On specific questions, the school scores well on happiness and safety: 92% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 97% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is also seen positively, with 91% agreeing the school ensures good conduct. However, the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 97 applications for 53 places, a ratio of 1.83 applicants per place, with all 25 first-preference applicants receiving offers. This suggests strong local demand, though the relatively small number of first-preference applications (25) compared to total applications (97) hints that many families may be listing it as a lower choice.

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

The full report on this school

What 64 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 May 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2022): School remains Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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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.