Eleanor Palmer Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Eleanor Palmer Primary School.

London, NW52JA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

83

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
88.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lupton Street
Tufnell Park
London, NW52JA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100027
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lupton Street, Tufnell Park, London, NW5 2JA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 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
236
Free School Meals
16.7% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
24.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
24.0 (+16.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.6 (9.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
236 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Growth mindset Equality of opportunity Creativity High expectations / ambition Ready, Respectful and Safe (school rules)

UNICEF Rights Respecting Level 2 School; exempt from daily Christian Collective Worship; assemblies cover major Christian events and other faiths; one world religion studied in depth.

Head Teacher's Message

The Co-Heads describe Eleanor Palmer as a one-form entry, state-funded, non-selective community primary school. They emphasise an ambitious, inclusive ethos, a deep topic-based curriculum, and high-quality teaching. Ofsted judged the school outstanding in 2023, with leadership described as dynamic and inspirational. They express pride in the school’s culture and the benefits of the community and curriculum for pupils.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Club EP (After School Club) Playcentre (After School Care) 8am football Basketball Fitness

Sports

Basketball Football Cricket Dodgeball Athletics

Facilities

Nursery playground Science Lab ICT suite with 45 laptops and 30 iPads

Curriculum Highlights

Low threshold, high ceiling – guiding principle behind our curriculum Topic-based curriculum with three termly topics (geography-based, history-based, or science-based) including enriching visits and visitors Knowledge Organisers for each topic; regular low-stakes quizzes to aid memory EP Knowledge Organisers shared in class and home; learning builds year on year Strings Programme with free violin or cello tuition in Year 3, 4 and 5; Year 6 may pay a fee to continue Think Pieces and books published by staff; Maths hub involvement and Camden collaborative practices Phonics using Little Wandle in EYFS/Year 1; PM Benchmark progression from Year 2 Computing with Scratch, 2DIY, Flowol; 45 laptops, 30 iPads; e-safety and digital literacy Science Lab for practical enquiry and exploration Young Engineer Award wins and Great Egg Race in Design and Technology Art, DT, Geography, History, English, Maths, Music, PE, RE, Science – subject-specific progression

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 8:00–9:00 each day with a light breakfast; Club EP runs 3:30–6:00 for all children aged 4+. Bookings (one-off or recurring) can be made via Arbor; places are available (up to 30) and additional clubs such as 8am football, basketball and fitness are run by staff.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is led by SENCO Sara Stokes and is embedded in an inclusive approach. Pupils with SEND are identified and receive personalised support; annual reviews are held with class teams and parents, and external professionals may be involved. The school works with Camden SEND department and references the Camden Local Offer; funding comes from per-pupil allocations with additional top-ups for complex needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions criteria (Reception): 1) child named on a Statement of SEN; 2) in UK public care; 3) brothers/sisters at the school; 4) exceptional medical or social need substantiated by professionals; 5) parent is a qualified teacher at the school for two years; 6) children living closest to the school (distance). Nursery admissions follow Camden criteria; open days in July; apply via Camden/EA admissions as appropriate.

Financial Information

Eleanor Palmer Primary School is state funded; education is provided without school tuition fees.

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