Hampstead Fine Arts College, London
Hampstead Fine Arts College is an independent school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hampstead Fine Arts College in detail
Hampstead Fine Arts College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Emmy Schwieters joined Hampstead Fine Arts in 2002 and has since held a variety of roles, including History of Art Tutor, Head of Department, and Director of Sixth Form. She was appointed Head in 2019. A former student herself, Emmy is deeply passionate... Candida Cave trained at the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University and studied for her M.A."
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 24 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 26 January 2027, an open evening on Tuesday 9 March 2027 and an open evening on Tuesday 22 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Camden
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hampstead Fine Arts College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hampstead Fine Arts College are Sarum Hall School (0.2 miles); Hereward House School (0.3 miles); Trevor-Roberts School (0.4 miles); and The Hall School (0.4 miles, selective).
Sarum Hall SchoolHereward House SchoolTrevor-Roberts SchoolThe Hall School
Where pupils go next
Of the 86 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 14 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 13 (7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Belsize Park Underground Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primrose Gardens, 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 March 2012, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
23 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
22 March 2017
Short Visit
23 April 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£35,100
about £11,700 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Camden - 9 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Hampstead Fine Arts College
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 19.06
19 Jun 2026
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 12.06
12 Jun 2026
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 05.06
5 Jun 2026
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 22.05
22 May 2026
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 15.05
15 May 2026
Weekly Newsletter for Parents 08.05
8 May 2026
From Hampstead Fine Arts College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Hampstead Fine Arts College
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 90
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 78 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
187 pupils
240 places
53 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
14.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
187
Total Pupils
56
Boys
131
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Hampstead Fine Arts College
What are GCSE results like at Hampstead Fine Arts College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hampstead Fine Arts College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Hampstead Fine Arts College last inspected?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Hampstead Fine Arts College has around 187 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 90 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 78 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 Hampstead Fine Arts College?
Hampstead Fine Arts College is at Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4YD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)