Hampstead School

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

London, NW23RT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.1%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
19 April 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
Westbere Road
Hampstead
London, NW23RT
Phone
2077948133
Website
hampsteadschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100052
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT
Website
http://www.hampsteadschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1320 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,287
Free School Meals
50.8% (654 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
94.6%
Ebacc Entry:
10.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
71.4%
Ebacc Languages:
36.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.46
Progress 8 Range:
-0.66 to -0.25
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
117 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
161
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,287 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Together, Achieving Together"

Think Big Work Hard Be Kind

Hampstead School is applying for the School of Sanctuary Award and emphasises inclusion and belonging for all, including sanctuary-seeking students; the school values diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Matthew Sadler emphasises that Hampstead School is a safe, happy place where students achieve; he highlights a three-way relationship between school, home and student, personalised support, and a smooth induction process for new families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Private Music Practice Muslim Prayer World Film Club Faith & Fellowship Bracelet Making Club Badminton Club FIRST STORY GUYS AND DOLLS GIRLS FOOTBALL GIRLS NETBALL BOARD GAME CLUB CROCHET CLUB LGBTQ+ & ALLIES CLUB HAMPSTEAD CREATIVES DONMAR AXIOM MATHS COOKING CLUB ART CLUB CODING (WEEK B) GREEN CLUB DANCE CLUB SHG1 Basketball Club World Film Club (All Years) Private Music Practice (All Years) Staff-led enrichment activities on various days

Sports

Football Basketball Badminton Netball Table Tennis

Facilities

Swimming Pool AstroTurf (All Weather Sports Pitch) Multi-Use Games Area (M.U.G.A) Sports Hall Activity Studio Main Hall Drama Studio Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 (Years 7-9) offers English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, and French or Spanish with a strong arts focus (Drama and Music) and rotation through Food Technology, Design Technology, Art and Textiles; Artsmark Gold Award achieved. Reading is prioritised in all subjects with interventions for identified students; Year 7 & Year 8 students have one hour of reading for pleasure in the library every fortnight. The curriculum includes four hours of PE and two hours of PSHCRE per cycle to support physical and mental health. The Choices Process in Year 9 includes information sessions and access to an Independent Careers Adviser. KS4 (Years 10-11) maintains 2 hours of PE and PSHCRE per cycle; typically nine Level 2 qualifications with English, Maths, Science plus Geography or History; option to study Triple Science, Further Maths and Home & Heritage Languages; regular topic overviews sent to parents. The Sixth Form offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses (around 30) with a Level 2 Programme before progressing to Level 3, supervised study, and support for university applications and entry examinations. In The Classroom pages provide subject breakdowns and updated curriculum information every half-term.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 08:00 to 08:30 and is free to all students; there are break and lunch periods, and after-school enrichment sessions and clubs available. All cashless payments are via ParentPay.

SEND Provision

The school provides extensive SEND support including Targeted Specialist level interventions, Phonics and spelling programmes, Reading development, One-to-One specialist SEND support, Social communication, and external agency involvement (e.g., Educational Psychologist, CAMHS). The Bilingual Support team aids EAL students, and wellbeing support is integrated through the Wellbeing programmes.

Admissions Criteria

Hampstead School is a Camden Local Authority school; admissions follow Camden Guidelines in line with the DfE Admissions Policy. It handles Year 6 to 7 transition, in-year applications for Years 7–11, a 15-school-day processing window after submission, waiting lists, and offers managed with guidance from the Admissions policies. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

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