The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 42.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Camden
- Head
- Mr Samuel Drake (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
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalusbury Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Naima Jewish Preparatory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Granville Plus Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Independent · 2.0km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Hampstead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hampstead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Hampstead Primary School?
West Hampstead Primary School currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hampstead Primary School take?
West Hampstead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Hampstead Primary School?
West Hampstead Primary School is in London, NW6 1QL, in the Camden local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hampstead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Hampstead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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