The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.1
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 174 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Ms Sarah Creasey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRhyl Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Haverstock School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Primary · 1.6km away
Fine Arts College
Independent · 1.7km away
The Camden School for Girls
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hawley Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sarum Hall School
Independent · 1.9km away
Brecknock Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Parliament Hill School a selective school?
No. Parliament Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Parliament Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Parliament Hill School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parliament Hill School?
Parliament Hill School currently has 1,229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parliament Hill School take?
Parliament Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Parliament Hill School?
Parliament Hill School is in London, NW5 1RL, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parliament Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Parliament Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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