Schools across Camden
Local authority · 103 schools across 6 towns
103
38 primary · 12 secondary
28,805
82% capacity used
21
10 outstanding · 11 good
35,248
6,443 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
83.1%
KS2 Maths
81.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,677 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,434 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
21.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
51
2024/25
Absence trend across Camden schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
96%
Plans Issued
181
Assessment Requests
246
Tribunal Cases
6
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
35
Lodged
(2.2%)
20
Heard
1
Successful
(5%)
Primary (infant classes)
27
Lodged
(2.0%)
13
Heard
1
Successful
(8%)
Secondary
65
Lodged
(2.9%)
37
Heard
9
Successful
(24%)
Total
100
Lodged
(2.6%)
57
Heard
10
Successful
(18%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.