The Camden School for Girls

A good voluntary aided school school in Camden. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Camden School for Girls.

London, NW52DB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.2%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
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
8 June 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Sandall Road
London, NW52DB
Phone
2074853414
Website
camdengirls.camden.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100054
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sandall Road, London, NW5 2DB
Website
http://www.camdengirls.camden.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
1040 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
1,068
Free School Meals
30.0% (320 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
65.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.8
English Attainment 8:
13.6
Maths Attainment 8:
12.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
19.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.8
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
61.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.1%
Ebacc Languages:
81.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.62
Progress 8 Range:
0.36 to 0.89
University Progression:
46.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
228 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
61.3 (+41.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.2 (+36.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
65.4 (+25.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.8 (7.7 below average)
Progress 8:
0.62 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
67 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,068 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(65 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Music (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(51 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Onwards and Upwards"

Ambition for every young person Strong pastoral care ensuring students feel happy, safe and supported Students are encouraged to find their own voices and develop their own opinions Broad understanding of the world and a social conscience Considerate approach to others Every student is valued Nurture of caring, confident, responsible and mature young adults Equality of opportunity Environmental and social responsibility Development of individual talents and self-worth Encouragement of cooperation and teamwork Independence of thought Love of education Tolerance and open-mindedness Supportive environment where staff are valued and fulfilled

Head Teacher's Message

Kateryna Law, Headteacher, emphasises building strong relationships, care and compassion, and a vision for innovation, creativity and excellence, with a commitment to listening to the school community and expanding opportunities for students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sixth Sense (sixth form magazine) Creative Thinking Green Club Literary Society Feminist Club Football Debate Mate Bridge Club Textiles Upcycle Workshop Advanced Maths Masterclass Homework Club History GCSE Textiles Cooking Club A Cappella Choir Classics Club Junior Strings Symphony Orchestra Big Band Chamber Choir Current Affairs Club Sparx Club Netball Club Chess Club Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy Club Greek GCSE Further Maths History of Ideas Book Club School Council Quick Chat Club DofE Bronze/Silver Award DofE Award

Sports

Athletics Football Netball Dodgeball Basketball Rounders Cross country Dance

Facilities

Reception Area Assembly Hall Studio Music Hall Tuition rooms (Music) Hall Classrooms Sixth Form Hall Gym MUGA Court

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year three A Level programme; some students may take four A Levels upon meeting certain grade criteria A Level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, Fine Art, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Latin/Classical Greek, Mathematics, Music and Orchestral Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theology AS Further Mathematics in year 13; Ancient Greek as a standalone AS Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) PSHE curriculum in Sixth Form Enrichment Studies (e.g., GCSE Ancient Greek, History of Ideas, Debating, etc.) Sixth Form Speakers Programme and Masterclasses Student-led societies and Sixth Form Prefect/Leader opportunities

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND support through Learning Support; additional SEND information is available in the SEND Information Report (PDF).

Admissions Criteria

Main School admissions are based on a banding assessment undertaken in Year 6; there is very little movement in the school population after Year 7 and the school is currently full. Open days and information sessions are held; Banding registration opens 1 July 2026 and closes midday 22 September 2026; Banding Assessment Sessions are scheduled (e.g., 24–27 September 2025, with music placement procedures noted).

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