Brecknock Primary School

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

London, NW19AL Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
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
7 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Cliff Villas
Camden
London, NW19AL
Phone
2074856334
Website
brecknock.camden.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100010
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cliff Villas, Camden, London, NW1 9AL
Website
http://www.brecknock.camden.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
483 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
308
Free School Meals
66.7% (205 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 103.0 103.0

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
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
308 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.5 per year)

Up 5.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Knowledgeable learners Confident communicators Active citizens

Brecknock is a Rights Respecting School; the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is at the heart of our school curriculum, policy and practice.

Head Teacher's Message

Brecknock is described as an exciting and nurturing school at the heart of a thriving community. It emphasizes a caring, creative and stimulating environment for all, with a focus on happiness, well-being, inclusivity, and strong partnerships with families and local organizations. The school is Rights Respecting and aims to develop responsible, confident citizens through collaboration with parents and the federation with Torriano.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Band Jazz Orchestra Choirs

Facilities

Digital music suite Classroom libraries

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle phonics programme Word of the Day vocabulary teaching Reading for pleasure initiatives (Reading Road Map, author visits, and partnerships with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, The Children’s Bookshow, Biblio Book Awards, Young Poets Programme and Spoken Word Power) Oracy-rich pedagogy across English and curriculum Language Angels scheme of work for French Progression maps and grammar grids for foreign language learning Integration of STEAM across subjects and multidisciplinary projects Use of Knowledge Mats, Knowledge Quarters and Brecknock Timeline Reading structures and assessment approaches including PM benchmarking and PIRA in reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00–8:50am. After-school clubs run 3:30–4:30pm. Extended Hours (EYFS only) 3:30–6:00pm.

Admissions Criteria

Brecknock follows Camden admissions criteria; Caterpillars (2YO) admissions handled internally by the school in line with Camden criteria; Reception admissions follow Camden process with a 15 January 2026 deadline; Open Days are held; In-year admissions are available; Further Camden/Islington links provided for secondary admissions.

Financial Information

Fees can be paid using childcare vouchers or Local Authority / Government childcare grants or via Arbor or bank transfer.

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