Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School, London
Hampden Gurney CofE 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 February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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 Westminster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 85% in Westminster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School as their first choice and 140 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 2 first choices for every place. 29 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School are St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Edward's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles).
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolChrist Church Bentinck CofE Primary SchoolSt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 62.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (22%), White British (16%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George Street (W2), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School are Ark King Solomon Academy (0.4 miles), Marylebone Academy (0.6 miles), The St Marylebone CofE School (0.6 miles) and Academy21 (1.1 miles).
Ark King Solomon AcademyMarylebone AcademyThe St Marylebone CofE SchoolAcademy21
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at nurturing happy, confident children who love learning. Reading is a priority from day one, with expert teaching that helps pupils become fluent readers. The school also creates a wonderfully inclusive community where all children, including those with additional needs, feel valued and well-supported.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are well-behaved and manage their emotions effectively with staff support
- Outstanding early years provision with ambitious curriculum that prepares children very well for future learning
- Strong reading programme with highly skilled teachers who ensure pupils learn to read fluently and develop broad knowledge
- Excellent personal development opportunities including learning about diverse religions and cultures
- Caring emotional support and effective safeguarding practices
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always use information about what pupils already know to inform teaching, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge effectively over time
- Need to use formative assessment more routinely to identify misunderstandings and provide pupils with appropriate next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular staff training, close work with parents and external agencies, and pupils taught how to stay safe including online.
Extracurricular Activities
Coding club, drama club, chess club, multi-sports club, theatre visits, school orchestra
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and proud of their achievements. The school was previously rated Outstanding 14 years ago and continues to provide a warm, supportive environment with strong teaching, particularly in reading and early years provision.
At a Glance
10.7%
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 remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1HAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1530m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U840m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8970m away · Not yet graded
- Follow the Rainbow Holiday Camps EB990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is in Westminster; for families living there:
Apply to Westminster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 350
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 56
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 350 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 56 serious and 293 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
47 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 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
Your chances of a place at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 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 Westminster council
Places available
1,161
Applications
925
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All primary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 2 first choices per place
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
225
Total Pupils
107
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
22.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,711
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,356
Per pupil
£1381k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
176
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
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Westminster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Classes at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School has around 225 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Apply through Westminster's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampden Gurney CofE 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 Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 350 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 56 serious and 293 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 47 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 Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School?
Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School is at 13 Nutford Place, London, W1H 5HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)