Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit, London
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit in detail
Who goes there
85% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (30%), Mixed (30%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 5 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 15 (75%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Warren Street Underground Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robert Street Euston, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3084 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
85.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Before and after school care
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit 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
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit 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
- 164
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 132 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
18 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
20 pupils
20 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
20
Total Pupils
17
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
1.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,098
Mean salary
2026 data
Linked Schools
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Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Questions parents ask about Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit
What is Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit's Ofsted rating?
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
No fixed boundary. When Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit has around 20 pupils on roll. 85% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit have specialist SEN provision?
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit has a SEN unit for social, emotional and mental health needs: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit 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.
How many road collisions happen near Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 132 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 18 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 Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit is at Robson House, Netley Campus, 74 Stanhope Street, London, NW1 3EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)