Hampstead School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westbere Road Hampstead London NW2 3RT |
| Phone | 02077948133 |
| Reference Number | 100052 |
Hampstead School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspected areas, which include the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, where pupils are encouraged to think positively, work hard, and demonstrate kindness. The curriculum is broad and allows access for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future educational and vocational opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.9%
Girls: 49.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 78 | 179 |
| 8 | 91 | 86 | 177 |
| 9 | 101 | 107 | 208 |
| 10 | 99 | 111 | 210 |
| 11 | 112 | 97 | 209 |
| 12 | 73 | 59 | 132 |
| 13 | 48 | 65 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 14.3% |
| African | 12.9% |
| White, British | 10.7% |
| Asian, Other | 8% |
| Unclassified | 7.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive ethos promoting respect and diversity.
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- High expectations of pupil behaviour with effective behaviour management systems.
- Effective support for reading development and pupils new to English.
- Robust personal development and careers education programmes.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes do not select the most effective teaching tasks.
- Low participation in enrichment activities, especially among older pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.28 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.36 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 88 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 70 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 259 | 104 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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0.3 miles |
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0.44 miles |
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West Hampstead Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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