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Hampstead Fine Arts College, London

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Other independent school
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Ages 13–19

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.

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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)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Emmy Schwieters
Pupils:187
LA:Camden
Phone:02075860312
Address:Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4YD
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:10 June 1992

ISI 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

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    11 February 2020

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    22 March 2017

    PDF
  • Short Visit

    23 April 2015

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:100084
UKPRN:10010605
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hampstead and Highgate
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

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Keep up with Hampstead Fine Arts College

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Belsize Park Underground Station (Northbound)
536m · 9 min walk
Belsize Park Station
548m · 9 min walk
Chalk Farm Underground Station
621m · 10 min walk

Bus Stops

Primrose Gardens (Stop T)
44m · 1 min walk
England's Lane (Stop U)
74m · 1 min walk
Primrose Hill Road (Stop S)
152m · 2 min walk
Haverstock Hill /Englands Lane (Stop V)
213m · 3 min walk
Primrose Hill Road / Adelaide Medical Centre (Stop P)
219m · 4 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

78%

Available places

187 pupils

240 places

53 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Camden council

Low demand council-wide0.80 applications per place

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.

Inspection History(3)

20 March 2012
15 October 2008
10 January 2005

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

14

SEN Support

13

EHC Plans

14.4%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

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)

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