Kentish Town Church of England Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kentish Town Church of England Primary School.

London, NW52TU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
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
5 December 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Islip Street
London, NW52TU
Phone
2074851279
Website
kentishtown.camden.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100034
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Islip Street, London, NW5 2TU
Website
http://www.kentishtown.camden.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
232
Free School Meals
42.2% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.2% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 103.0 106.0

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
232 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love, Equality and Compassion"

Love Equality Compassion

Church of England primary school with close links to St Benet’s Church Kentish Town; weekly collective worship led by Father Guy Willis; RE taught in school.

Facilities

Autistic Resource Base (ARB) Physical Disability Resource Base (PD Base) Sensory rooms (2) Therapy room Interventions rooms / small group work rooms

Curriculum Highlights

English and Numeracy are taught on a daily basis for at least one hour each. Science, ICT, RE, PSHE & Citizenship and PE are taught on a weekly basis. National Curriculum subjects studied include: English; Maths; Science; Computing (ICT); History; Geography; Design & Technology; Art; Music; PE; RE and PSHE & C (which includes Relationships and Sex Education, with withdrawal available to parents where applicable).

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 8am for any child; Activity Club after school until 5.30pm; provision is free for any child entitled to Free School Meals.

SEND Provision

Two resource bases (ARB and PD Base) provide inclusive education. ARB has 15 places across the primary age range; PD Base supports pupils with physical disabilities. Staff work in class teams with on-site therapists and specialists; EHCP/Statements guide provision.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Oak Class (Reception) should be made through the Camden Local Authority website.

Financial Information

Nursery meals priced at £2.95 per day; Dinners are free for all children from Reception to Year 6; School dinners are free for all pupils from Reception to Year 6; Nursery dinners priced separately.

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