Emmanuel Church of England Primary School, London
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 114th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- 2 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
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School in detail
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The admissions policies for 2027-2028 were determined by the Full Governing Body in December 2025. Please see the bottom of this page for all current admission policies and forms. Please click to read how places were allocated for the 2026 Nursery class."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, basketball, running, karate, dance, choir, chess and coding.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 5:30pm, from £4 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Emmanuel Church of England 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 87% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Emmanuel Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 158 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 2 first choices for every place. 33 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Emmanuel Church of England Primary School are West Hampstead Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 83% maths); St Luke's Church of England School (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Kingsgate Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 94% maths); and Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 85% maths).
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
West Hampstead Primary SchoolSt Luke's Church of England SchoolKingsgate Primary SchoolHampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 32.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (27%), Mixed (24%) and Asian (13%).
Staffing
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School had 14 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 railway station is West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Lane West Hampstead, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School 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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Emmanuel School creates a nurturing community where children develop empathy and respect for others from an early age. Pupils access a well-designed curriculum with high-quality teaching that prepares them to achieve well across all subjects, backed up by excellent reading support and strong staff training. The school offers wonderful enrichment opportunities including music, clubs and roles in school life, all supported by excellent behaviour and high attendance.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a top priority with well-trained staff, carefully matched books, and effective assessment to identify gaps - pupils become fluent readers
- Ambitious and broad curriculum designed to build knowledge over time, preparing pupils to tackle complex ideas confidently
- Excellent behaviour and high attendance, with pupils highly motivated to learn and engage in school life
- Pupils with SEND are swiftly identified and well-supported to access the full curriculum and achieve from their different starting points
- Exceptional wider development focusing on social, moral, physical and mental health with pupils taking active roles as well-being champions
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils taught to stay safe including online and knowing that adults can be trusted to resolve any issues.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical theatre, art, chess, netball, school newspaper (Emmanuel Express), brass instrument ensemble (Years 5 and 6), well-being champions
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils are nurtured to develop their full potential and show strong empathy and consideration for others. Evidence suggests the school could achieve an outstanding grade if a graded inspection were carried out now.
At a Glance
15.9%
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 87% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Emmanuel Church of England Primary School.
- art-K Hampstead420m away · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities630m away · Not yet graded
- Curiouser820m away · Not yet graded
- Active Day Camps - UCS Active880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Emmanuel Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Emmanuel Church of England 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
- 162
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 144 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 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: 2 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
122
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,928
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,541
Per pupil
£1482k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
181
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
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Emmanuel Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Emmanuel Church of England 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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School average 29.1 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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School has around 233 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Emmanuel Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Emmanuel Church of England 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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Emmanuel Church of England Primary School: art-K Hampstead (420m away, registered, not yet graded), Rising Stars Activities (630m away, registered, not yet graded) and Curiouser (820m 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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 144 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Emmanuel Church of England Primary School?
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School is at 152-158 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1TF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)