Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead, London
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 148th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.1 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 2.1 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Camden (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead in detail
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead in its own words
In its own words: "At Christ Church we believe every child and adult in our school should be able both to experience life in all its fullness now and to aspire to life in all its fullness in the future. Our vision is brought to life in our school through our Christian values of compassion, creativity, courage, community and simplicity."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead as their first choice and 175 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 2.1 first choices for every place. 37 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead are New End Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 85% maths); Fitzjohn's Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
New End Primary SchoolHampstead Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolFitzjohn's Primary SchoolRosary Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 55.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Mixed (19%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead had 13 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 tram or metro stop is Hampstead Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle, 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 482 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).
Suspensions and exclusions
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2023 inspection report.
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 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead.
- The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp - Heathside School250m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (Hampstead Parochial Primary))390m away · Not yet graded
- Hampstead Community Centre450m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Devonshire House680m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ St Anthony Boys690m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ Devonshire House740m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead 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
- 79
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 71 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
191 pupils
180 places
11 pupils over capacity 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: 2.1 first choices per place
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
9.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
194
Total Pupils
95
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,932
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,203
Per pupil
£1266k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
3.0%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
What are SATs results like at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Of the pupils at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
No fixed boundary. When Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Classes at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead average 27.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead has around 194 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead in 2024/25. 3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead 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 Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead: The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp - Heathside School (250m away, registered, not yet graded), The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (Hampstead Parochial Primary)) (390m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hampstead Community Centre (450m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 79 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 71 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?
Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is at Christ Church Hill, London, NW3 1JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)