City Junior School
City Junior School is an independent school in Camden for pupils aged 7 to 11. It has 288 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for City Junior School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | City Junior School 4 Gray's Inn Place London WC1R 5EY |
| Reference Number | 149158 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 288 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
City Junior School has been evaluated as good overall, with outstanding performance in behavior and attitudes as well as personal development. The school emphasizes pupils' personal growth and social responsibility, providing numerous clubs and extracurricular activities while ensuring inclusivity for all students, including those with SEND. It effectively fosters a culture of maturity and respect among pupils, who demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and collaboration in their learning environment.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and social responsibility.
- Effective support for reading and individual learning needs.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum across subjects.
- Collaborative environment where pupils support each other.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject content is not arranged in a logical order, affecting cumulative knowledge acquisition.
In 2025–26, 6.2% of pupils at City Junior School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% 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 City Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for City Junior School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was City Junior School last inspected by Ofsted?
City Junior School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does City Junior School have?
City Junior School has 288 pupils on roll.
What age range does City Junior School cover?
City Junior School for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is City Junior School?
City Junior School is at City Junior School, 4 Gray's Inn Place, London, WC1R 5EY.
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