Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~358m)Possible (~512m)Unlikely (~666m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Katy Forsdyke
Pupils:194 / 196 capacity
LA:Camden
Phone:02074351361
Address:Christ Church Hill, London, NW3 1JH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:100028
UKPRN:10074742
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Hampstead and Highgate
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Christ Church Primary excels at weaving subjects seamlessly with enrichment activities and visits that all have clear educational purposes. The school's meticulous attention to detail ensures every pupil, including those with additional needs, receives exceptional education. Staff expertise and innovative approaches to teacher well-being create an environment where pupils achieve the highest outcomes and are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.

Key Strengths

  • Highly ambitious and carefully planned curriculum that goes well beyond national expectations
  • Exceptional teaching expertise with staff who understand their subjects deeply and sequence learning effectively
  • Strong focus on early reading and phonics, with pupils reading fluently and accurately by Year 1
  • Excellent provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities with swift identification and targeted support
  • Impeccable pupil behaviour and strong focus on personal development alongside academic learning

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe due to available adult support and rigorous safety promotion.

Extracurricular Activities

Sport, trips to Buckingham Palace and museums, visits to local bookshops, wide range of extra-curricular activities

Christ Church Primary School is an outstanding voluntary-aided Church of England school that provides exceptional education with a highly ambitious curriculum and excellent provision for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

At a Glance

1.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-4ppMaths-12ppWriting-8pp

Reading has declined from 100% to 96%. Maths has declined from 100% to 88%. Writing has declined from 100% to 92%.

Class Sizes

27.3

Avg class size

28.0

Infant (KS1)

26.8

KS2

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Hampstead Heath Station (Entrance)
864m · 14 min walk
Hampstead Heath Rail Station
878m · 14 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Hampstead Station
337m · 5 min walk
Hampstead Underground Station
358m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle (Stop E)
222m · 4 min walk
Hampstead Station (Stop Q)
326m · 5 min walk
Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St (Stop R)
407m · 7 min walk
Jack Straws Castle / Whitestone Pond (Stop N)
446m · 7 min walk
Heath Street / Hampstead Station (Stop D)
497m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

194 pupils

196 capacity

2 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Camden

Low demand0.94x oversubscription

Places available

1,458

Applications

1,366

Got 1st preference

80.2%

Got preferred school

94.9%

Primary admissions across Camden (2025/26)

Inspection History(105)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.07876%

Overall absence

2.97619%

Persistent absence

168

Enrolments

Authorised2.79136%
Unauthorised0.28739%
Persistent (10%+)2.97619%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.92141%
18/19
1.74317%
20/21
4.91718%
21/22
3.90897%
22/23
3.66387%
23/24
3.07876%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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