Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School is an independent school in Camden for pupils aged 3 to 16. It has 157 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Maria Montessori School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 26 Lyndhurst Gardens London NW3 5NW |
| Reference Number | 131978 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.32%
Girls: 49.68% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Maria Montessori School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas, with outstanding performance in behavior and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The school fosters an inclusive community where students are empowered to take responsibility for their learning and contribute positively to their environment. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, focusing on individual interests while ensuring critical skills are addressed, particularly in reading. Support for pupils with special educational needs is effectively managed.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Light touch inspection |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
- Excellent personal development opportunities
- High expectations leading to strong independence and curiosity in learning
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on reading with a clear teaching sequence
- Engagement with the local community through various initiatives
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in some subjects for primary and secondary phases regarding essential knowledge and skills to be learned
In 2025–26, 19.1% of pupils at Maria Montessori School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Maria Montessori School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Maria Montessori School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Maria Montessori School last inspected by Ofsted?
Maria Montessori School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Maria Montessori School have?
Maria Montessori School has 157 pupils on roll.
What age range does Maria Montessori School cover?
Maria Montessori School for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Maria Montessori School?
Maria Montessori School is at 26 Lyndhurst Gardens, London, NW3 5NW.
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