West Hampstead Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dornfell Street West Hampstead London NW6 1QL |
| Phone | 02074358646 |
| Reference Number | 100009 |
Description
betaWest Hampstead Primary School, located at Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London NW6 1QL, is a community school for junior and infant children between the ages of 3 and 11. It is mixed-gender and operates as a state-funded institution under Camden Local Authority. The school has 389 pupils and is led by Headteacher Samuel Drake, with regular communication via telephone at 020 7435 8646 and via email at admin@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk.
In its history, West Hampstead Primary School was previously known as Beckford Primary School but changed its name in September 2021. The school is proud of its legacy and is known for its commitment to supporting every child and encouraging their interests and talents. The school fosters a strong collaborative community spirit with proud alumni including Dr Beryl Gilroy, the first Black woman to serve as a headteacher in Camden, commemorated through a mural.
West Hampstead Primary School works in partnership with Camden Council and the arts community, ensuring its students are exposed to various artistic experiences. The school has a science garden project in development and focuses on sustainability, food growing, and high academic standards in math, especially through their Maths Lead's connection with the London Central and North West Maths Hub.
The school promotes values such as kindness, empathy, and respect while addressing the challenges of modern life with a positive attitude. West Hampstead Primary School has “Outstanding” leadership and management, with a focus on teaching pupils well-rounded, confident, and successful citizens.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 397 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.13%
Girls: 48.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 6 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 23.9% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| African | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-05-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-01-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-07-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-01-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
152-158 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1TF |
0.23 miles |
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The Mulberry House School
7 Minster Road, London, NW2 3SD |
0.37 miles |
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Kingsgate Primary School
Kingsgate Road, London, NW6 4LB |
0.52 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England School
Kidderpore Avenue, London, NW3 7SU |
0.57 miles |
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North West London Jewish Day School
180 Willesden Lane, London, NW6 7PP |
0.68 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Kilburn, Christ Church Ce Primary School, Brondesbury, NW6 7TE |
0.69 miles |
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St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Mazenod Avenue, London, NW6 4LS |
0.71 miles |
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Kilburn Grange School
Priory Park Road, Kilburn, Brent, London, NW6 7UJ |
0.71 miles |
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St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Quex Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 4PG |
0.76 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Cricklewood Lane, Childs Hill, London, NW2 2TH |
0.8 miles |
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Childs Hill Primary School
Dersingham Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1SL |
0.81 miles |
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Islamia Primary School
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
0.87 miles |
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Anson Primary School
Anson Road, London, NW2 4AB |
0.88 miles |
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Broadhurst School
19 Greencroft Gardens, London, NW6 3LP |
0.89 miles |
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North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep Schools
8 Netherhall Gardens, London, NW3 5RR |
0.89 miles |
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Malorees Infant School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB |
0.89 miles |
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Malorees Junior School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB |
0.9 miles |
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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead, London, NW3 6TX |
0.94 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Trinity Walk, Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SQ |
0.96 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Eagans Close, East Finchley, London, N2 8GA |
0.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
0.47 miles |
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Hampstead School
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT |
0.48 miles |
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Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
0.52 miles |
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The Avenue School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH |
0.72 miles |
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Brondesbury College London
8 Brondesbury Park, London, NW6 7BT |
0.8 miles |
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Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
0.86 miles |
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Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF |
0.87 miles |
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North Bridge House Preparatory
1 Gloucester Avenue, London, NW1 7AB |
0.9 miles |
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LSI Independent College
13 Lyndhurst Terrace, NW3 5QA |
1.06 miles |
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Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit
33 Daleham Gardens, London, NW3 5BU |
1.08 miles |
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Queens Park Community School
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ |
1.08 miles |
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Heathside Preparatory School
84A Heath Street, Hampstead, London, London, NW3 1DN |
1.13 miles |
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St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Oxford Road, London, NW6 5SN |
1.19 miles |
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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE |
1.25 miles |
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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL |
1.3 miles |
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Manor School
Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT |
1.32 miles |
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St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
1.33 miles |
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The UCL Academy
Adelaide Road, Swiss Cottage, Camden, NW3 3AQ |
1.35 miles |
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX |
1.38 miles |
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Maida Vale School
18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR |
1.46 miles |