Rosary Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rosary Catholic Primary School.

London, NW32AE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 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
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
14 May 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
238 Haverstock Hill
Hampstead
London, NW32AE

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100035
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
238 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 2AE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
309
Free School Meals
41.8% (129 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

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

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
309 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building God’s Family of Loving and Learning."

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Rosary Catholic Primary School is rooted in faith with prayer and worship at the heart of school life. The vision is to be a Christian community led by Christ, promoting Gospel values and the Common Good, and it emphasizes partnership with the parishes, families, and the wider community to deliver an inclusive and high-quality education.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Sophie Kennedy welcomes visitors and emphasises Rosary as a Catholic school with a strong sense of community, partnership with families and parishes, and a commitment to Gospel values, high-quality teaching, and developing confident, well-rounded pupils.

Curriculum Highlights

We follow the RE scheme ‘The Way the Truth and the Life’ and integrate Gospel values and the principles of the ‘Common Good’ into all aspects of the curriculum. RSHE is taught weekly using the Life to the Full programme produced by Ten Ten Resources; online parent portal is provided for engagement with the RSHE teaching. Life to the Full online parent portal information (access details: School Username: rosary-nw3, School Password: joyful-peace)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens from 7:45am; After School Club includes a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sports and cooking; Three Acres is the provider and more information can be found at http://www.3acres.org.uk/

SEND Provision

The school receives Pupil Premium funding (in 2024-25 the school received £177,600) and spends it on evidence-based approaches to support pupils, including staff professional development to improve teaching, targeted academic support such as tutoring, and addressing non-academic barriers to success (attendance, behaviour, and social and emotional support). For full details, see the Rosary Pupil Premium Statement 2025-26.

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