The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 59.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Ms Ruby Nasser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Camden Street, London, NW1 0LL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Cobden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Cobden Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Cobden Primary School?
Richard Cobden Primary School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Cobden Primary School take?
Richard Cobden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Richard Cobden Primary School?
Richard Cobden Primary School is in London, NW1 0LL, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Cobden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Richard Cobden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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