Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Camden for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 224 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. It has more teachers for its size than most primary schools: 14.4 pupils for each teacher in 2025/26, against 20.7 nationally.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Islip Street London NW5 2TU |
| Phone | 02074851279 |
| Reference Number | 100034 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.46%
Girls: 45.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.1% |
| White, Other | 15.2% |
| White & Asian | 6.7% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School has confirmed its status as an outstanding school following an ungraded inspection. The school is characterized by its inclusive environment and a strong community spirit, where pupils benefit from a wide array of enrichment opportunities. With a focus on high academic ambitions, the school successfully nurtures both the personal and educational development of all students, including those with special educational needs. The ethos of love, equality, and compassion permeates the school's culture, contributing to a safe and supportive learning atmosphere where pupils feel motivated and engaged.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit and a nurturing environment.
- Exceptional provision for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate a love for learning and resilience.
- Curriculum is ambitious and coherently structured.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and create memorable learning experiences.
- High-quality phonics and reading program.
- Excellent personal development opportunities for pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 2.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 2 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Kentish Town Church of England Primary School had 200 pupils for 210 places. 10 places (4.8%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Planning Area 2 / North East Primary” planning area
Camden counted 195 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 194 in 2029–30, down 1%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 264 | 264 | 266 | 266 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils | 246 | 246 | 240 | 238 | 238 | 225 | 209 | 211 | 210 | 210 | 208 | 211 | 209 | 201 | 200 |
| Unfilled | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4.3% | 4.8% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Kentish Town Church of England Primary School attended 93.6% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 16.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.4% of pupils at Kentish Town Church of England Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Kentish Town Church of England Primary School had 14.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 30.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 10.0 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 9.8% | 0.0% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 5.0% | 18.5% | 6.5% | 13.9% | 7.3% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 15.9% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 43.8% | 57.9% | 28.6% | 27.3% | 59.1% | 47.6% | 53.3% | 26.3% | 50.0% | – | – | – | 58.8% | 29.4% | 44.4% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | – | – | – | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 12.5% of pupils at Kentish Town Church of England Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 15.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
The school has resourced provision with 26 pupils.
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 6 | 25 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 8 | 2 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 | 2 |
| Physical disability | 1 | 4 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 5 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 2 | 0 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 1 | 0 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 | 0 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 0 | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Kentish Town Church of England Primary School received £14,410 and spent £14,178 for each of its 224 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £10,000 (£47 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £106,000 | £85,000 | £126,000 | £112,000 | £373,000 | £92,000 | -£42,000 | £10,000 |
| per pupil | £447 | £360 | £535 | £478 | £1,594 | £398 | -£184 | £47 |
| In-year balance | -£45,000 | -£21,000 | £40,000 | -£14,000 | £261,000 | -£281,000 | -£134,000 | £52,000 |
| per pupil | -£190 | -£87 | £172 | -£58 | £1,114 | -£1,209 | -£593 | £232 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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What is Kentish Town Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Kentish Town Church of England Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Kentish Town Church of England Primary School have?
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School has 224 pupils on roll.
What age range does Kentish Town Church of England Primary School cover?
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Kentish Town Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Kentish Town Church of England Primary School?
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is at Islip Street, London, NW5 2TU.
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