The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Liam Frost (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Princess Road, London, NW1 8JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFrancis Holland School
Independent · 1.8km away
The St Marylebone CofE School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Portman Early Childhood Centre
Nursery · 2.0km away
Abingdon House School
Independent · 2.0km away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Eifa International School
Independent · 2.2km away
Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Primrose Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Primrose Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Primrose Hill School?
Primrose Hill School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Primrose Hill School take?
Primrose Hill School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Primrose Hill School?
Primrose Hill School is in London, NW1 8JL, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Primrose Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Primrose Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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