Eleanor Palmer Primary School, London
Eleanor Palmer Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 71st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 474th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.6 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
Eleanor Palmer Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Eleanor Palmer Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eleanor Palmer Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put Eleanor Palmer Primary School as their first choice and 189 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 22 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eleanor Palmer Primary School are Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 77% maths); Tufnell Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 98% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); and Torriano Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 89% maths).
Eleanor Palmer Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Kentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolTufnell Park Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolTorriano Primary School
Who goes there
44.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Mixed (16%) and Black (10%).
In 2026, 53 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 10 (4.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Tufnell Park Underground Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lady Somerset Road Tufnell Park, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eleanor Palmer Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eleanor Palmer Primary School are Acland Burghley School (0.2 miles), Lift Beacon High (0.4 miles), Parliament Hill School (0.5 miles) and LaSWAP Sixth Form (0.6 miles).
Acland Burghley SchoolLift Beacon HighParliament Hill SchoolLaSWAP Sixth Form
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eleanor Palmer excels at developing confident, well-behaved pupils who love learning and feel genuinely welcome. The school's thoughtfully designed curriculum ensures pupils build deep knowledge in all subjects, while staff are highly trained and identify gaps quickly. Pupils also benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing programme that encourages them to develop their talents, take on responsibilities, and have a genuine voice in school decisions.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge cumulatively across all subjects -
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and respect, supported by clear expectations that are consistently applied -
- Strong phonics teaching and love of reading, with books carefully matched to pupils' learning -
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who are fully included and receive personalised help -
- Comprehensive personal development programme with many clubs, trips and opportunities to develop talents
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Various sports clubs, vocal tuition, spelling club, diversity champions roles, reading buddies, educational outings and visits, breakfast club, after-school club
Eleanor Palmer Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment with a rich curriculum. The school has high academic ambitions for all pupils and prepares them exceptionally well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
22.3%
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 90% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Eleanor Palmer Primary School.
- NW5 Community Play Project550m away · Not yet graded
- Pro Touch Tufnell Park Primary640m away · Not yet graded
- Hilldrop Play Project710m away · Not yet graded
- Yerbury Extended School Services790m away · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eleanor Palmer Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eleanor Palmer 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
- 129
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 129 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 112 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 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.
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Your chances of a place at Eleanor Palmer Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
210 pupils
210 places
No 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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
27.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
124
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,523
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,508
Per pupil
£1506k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
4.4%
Persistent absence
183
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
Questions parents ask about Eleanor Palmer Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eleanor Palmer Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Eleanor Palmer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eleanor Palmer 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Classes at Eleanor Palmer Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School has around 233 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Eleanor Palmer Primary School in 2024/25. 4.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Eleanor Palmer 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Eleanor Palmer Primary School: NW5 Community Play Project (550m away, registered, not yet graded), Pro Touch Tufnell Park Primary (640m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hilldrop Play Project (710m 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 129 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 112 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School is at Lupton Street, Tufnell Park, London, NW5 2JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)