The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 73% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 909
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 72.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Joe Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Christina's School
Independent · 1.2km away
WM College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Christ Church School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John's Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Regent High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Woodside School
Independent · 1.9km away
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Beachcroft School
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haverstock School a selective school?
No. Haverstock School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haverstock School's Ofsted rating?
Haverstock School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haverstock School?
Haverstock School currently has 909 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haverstock School take?
Haverstock School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haverstock School?
Haverstock School is in London, NW3 2BQ, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haverstock School have a sixth form?
Yes, Haverstock School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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