The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,228
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 49.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Matthew Sadler (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Malorees Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Al-Zahra School
Independent · 1.8km away
Islamia School for Girls'
Independent · 1.8km away
Islamia Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kilburn Grange School
Primary · 1.8km away
Al-Sadiq School
Independent · 1.8km away
Queens Park Community School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hampstead School a selective school?
No. Hampstead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hampstead School's Ofsted rating?
Hampstead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hampstead School?
Hampstead School currently has 1,228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hampstead School take?
Hampstead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hampstead School?
Hampstead School is in London, NW2 3RT, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hampstead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hampstead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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