Argyle Primary School, London
Argyle Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 334th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 58% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Camden (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Argyle Primary School in detail
Argyle Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "and perhaps encourage you to visit us to find out more. We are a fully inclusive community school, and we welcome children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30pm and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Camden
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Argyle Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Argyle Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Argyle Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Argyle Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Argyle Primary School are Winton Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); Edith Neville Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 88% maths); St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); and St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 93% maths).
Argyle Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Winton Primary SchoolEdith Neville Primary SchoolSt Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary SchoolSt George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
68.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 78.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), Black (25%) and other ethnic groups (15%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (23%) received SEN support and 13 (4.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Argyle Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, about 130 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Pancras International Station, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Argyle Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 3022 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Argyle Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Argyle Primary School are Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.4 miles), Regent High School (0.6 miles) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles).
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJRegent High SchoolElizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Argyle Primary School creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel safe and happy. The school goes well beyond traditional lessons through the 'Argyle Adventure', offering exceptional enrichment experiences like visits to the opera and local theatre performances. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations, helping children develop secure understanding and produce good quality work.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development with strong teaching of values like respect and tolerance through the 'Argyle code' and 'Argyle Adventure'
- Effective phonics teaching that helps pupils learn to read fluently quickly, including those learning English as an additional language
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum that helps most pupils learn and remember more over time
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs who can access the same curriculum as their peers
- High expectations from teachers with strong subject knowledge that ensures good quality work across subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to check more carefully that pupils have understood key ideas before moving to new, more complex topics - some pupils struggle because misconceptions go unnoticed
- Staff should consistently correct pupils when they mispronounce sounds during reading to help them read with greater fluency and confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with high priority given to keeping pupils safe, robust pre-employment checks, thorough staff training, and quick identification of at-risk pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Opera visits, art displays at St Pancras station, theatre performances, breakfast club
Argyle Primary School is a good school where the well-being of staff, pupils and families is central to everything it does. Pupils behave well, are happy to come to school, and benefit from an ambitious, well-designed curriculum.
At a Glance
68.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Argyle Primary School
Before and after school care
Argyle Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Camden
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Argyle Primary School.
- Fine Learning Centre170m away · Not yet graded
- Coram's Fields Out of School Club550m away · Not yet graded
- Winton Primary School Extended School Services600m away · Not yet graded
- Plot 10 Community Play Project770m away · Not yet graded
- High Fliers Jeannine Manuel770m away · Not yet graded
- The Play Professionals at King's Cross Academy990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Argyle Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Argyle Primary School is in Camden; for families living there:
Apply to Camden for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 307
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 54
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 307 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 252 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
46 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Argyle Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
256 pupils
445 places
189 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,460
Applications
1,251
Got 1st preference
81.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All primary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
269
Total Pupils
132
Boys
137
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,927
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,780
Per pupil
£2335k
Total funding
£232k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
242
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Argyle Primary School
Questions parents ask about Argyle Primary School
What are SATs results like at Argyle Primary School?
Of the pupils at Argyle Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Argyle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Argyle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022.
What is the catchment area for Argyle Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Argyle Primary School is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Argyle Primary School?
Argyle Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 445 places.
How big are the classes at Argyle Primary School?
Classes at Argyle Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Argyle Primary School?
Argyle Primary School has around 269 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Argyle Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Argyle Primary School in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Argyle Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Argyle Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Argyle Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Argyle Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Argyle Primary School: Fine Learning Centre (170m away, registered, not yet graded), Coram's Fields Out of School Club (550m away, registered, not yet graded) and Winton Primary School Extended School Services (600m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Argyle Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 307 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 252 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 46 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Argyle Primary School?
Argyle Primary School is at Tonbridge Street, London, WC1H 9EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)