Argyle Primary School

A good community school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Argyle Primary School.

London, WC1H9EG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tonbridge Street
London, WC1H9EG
Phone
2078374590
Website
argyle.camden.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100008
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG
Website
http://www.argyle.camden.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
432 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
298
Free School Meals
60.1% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
298 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"DON'T MAKE ANY EXCUSES; DON'T LET ANYTHING HOLD YOU BACK!"

Excellence Fun Compassion Love Peace Honesty Self-Control Friendship Courage Kindness Patience Positivity Wisdom Respect Fairness Collaboration Gratitude Drive Self-belief Empathy Forgiveness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Argyle. We are a fully inclusive community school that welcomes children and families from diverse backgrounds. The Argyle Adventure is our guiding idea, with no limit to a child’s potential and a commitment to challenge them to be the best they can be.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Maths Club (Discovery Zone) Argyle Choir Peripatetic instrumental lessons (flute, recorder, violin, keyboard) Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (violin/recorder for Years 4-5) After-school sports tournaments

Sports

Bloomsbury Football Platform Cricket Middlesex Cricket Swimming (KS2)

Facilities

ICT suite in the Discovery Zone Classrooms with four laptops, a class computer and an interactive whiteboard Bank of 30 iPads for pupil use Bee-Bots for early maths and programming Storyphones used in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Reception Playground with climbing frame, stage, bike track, den and butterfly garden Outdoor Foundation Stage outdoor learning area with a climbing frame, stage, bike track, den and butterfly garden Art workshops at local and national galleries and art institutions Access Art integrated into the Art curriculum Music partnerships with Camden Music Service, Aurora Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Royal Academy of Music Whole-school May Day Festival The Argyle Choir performing at Camden Music Festival and other events

Curriculum Highlights

Latin is taught as the Modern Foreign Language (Latin) for all Key Stage 2 pupils. The Latin Programme gives Year 6 pupils the opportunity to visit Cambridge University. Art curriculum is supported by Access Art and includes gallery workshops and exhibitions in London. Design Technology uses Kapow's Scheme of Work (Structures, Textiles, Mechanisms, Cooking and Nutrition, etc.). Little Wandle Letters and Sounds (Phonics) is used in EYFS and KS1 and Argyle is a Wandle Hub school. Music lessons are taught by a specialist teacher with a rich range of performance opportunities and partnerships (Camden Music Service, Aurora Orchestra, OAE, RAM). The Argyle Choir participates in Camden Music Festival and other performances. Science includes practical investigations and visits to places such as the Royal Institute of Science, Chelsea Physic Garden, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Geography and History use Big Questions and fieldwork/visits to local and national sites to develop skills. PSHEC follows Camden Health and Wellbeing programmes with focus on relationships, wellbeing, online safety, diversity and citizenship. Online Safety is taught as part of the curriculum with annual e-safety workshops. The curriculum emphasizes oracy and explicit vocabulary development across subjects. Foundation Stage outdoor learning and early years’ phonic and number work are integrated into daily practice. Outdoor learning and cross-curricular links are emphasised throughout the curriculum. The curriculum includes opportunities for children to read widely, be read to, and engage in visits to galleries and museums.

Admissions Criteria

Argyle follows Camden Criteria for all admissions. In oversubscription, places are offered in the following order: looked-after children; children with a sibling at the school who will still be on roll; children with an exceptional medical or social need for a place at the school; children whose parent is a qualified teacher at the school or who has been recruited to fill a vacancy; other children with priority given to those living closest to the school

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