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Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–11

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 269th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 2.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.

SATs results
Above England average
Ofsted
Good (2023)
Demand
2.2 first choices per place
Attendance
Better than England average
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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

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School in detail

Results

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Getting a place at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 199 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 2.2 first choices for every place. 39 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School are New End Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); Fitzjohn's Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 88% maths); and Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

New End Primary SchoolFitzjohn's Primary SchoolChrist Church Primary School, HampsteadRosary Catholic Primary School

Who goes there

7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 53.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Mixed (14%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 22 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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 Hampstead Underground Station, about 80 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hampstead Station, 110 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 621 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254).

Suspensions and exclusions

Hampstead Parochial 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Laura Hall
Pupils:208
LA:Camden
Phone:02074354135
Address:Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead, London, NW3 6TX
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Early Years

Inspected 7 June 2023View full report
URN:100031
UKPRN:10074741
Diocese:Diocese of London
Constituency:Hampstead and Highgate
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.

Rated Outstanding for

Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.

Rated Good for

Quality of education, Leadership & management.

At a Glance

7.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-8ppMaths-15ppWriting-9pp

Reading has declined from 100% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 97% to 88% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

29.7

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

29.5

KS2

7

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School.

  • The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (Hampstead Parochial Primary))At the school · Not yet graded
  • The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp - Heathside School170m away · Not yet graded
  • Hampstead Community Centre240m away · Not yet graded
  • Active Day Camps - UCS Active330m away · Not yet graded
  • Let's Leap @ Devonshire House380m away · Not yet graded
  • Aktiva Camps @ Devonshire House390m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Finchley Road & Frognal Rail Station
720m · 12 min walk
Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Entrance)
720m · 12 min walk
Hampstead Heath Station (Entrance)
962m · 16 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Hampstead Underground Station (Northbound)
77m · 1 min walk
Hampstead Station
89m · 1 min walk

Bus Stops

Hampstead Station (Stop Q)
105m · 2 min walk
Heath Street / Hampstead Station (Stop D)
138m · 2 min walk
Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St (Stop R)
188m · 3 min walk
Fitzjohn's Avenue (Stop C)
197m · 3 min walk
Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road (Stop G)
458m · 7 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
85
Fatal
0
Serious
8
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 77 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.

15 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 Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

96%

Near capacity

201 pupils

210 places

9 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:28,602

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

Across Camden council

Low demand council-wide0.86 applications per place

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: 2.2 first choices per place

Inspection History(6)

7 June 2023
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsOutstanding
18 June 2019
8 December 2015

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

22

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

11.5%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8
Speech, Language & Communication6
Autistic Spectrum Disorder4
Specific Learning Difficulty3
Moderate Learning Difficulty2
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
32.7%
Asian
7.1%
Black
2.4%
Mixed
13.5%
Chinese
4.8%
Other
2.9%
Unclassified
1.9%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals7.2%
English as Additional Language53.8%

208

Total Pupils

105

Boys

103

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

9

Teachers

23.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£66,420

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£6,243

Per pupil

£1338k

Total funding

£29k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£46,593
EAL funding£50,269
Lump sum£176,156

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.0%

Overall absence

9.0%

Persistent absence

177

Enrolments

Authorised2.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Persistent (10%+)9.0%
Severe (50%+)0.0%

Absence trend

3.3%
18/19
2.7%
20/21
6.9%
21/22
5.7%
22/23
5.6%
23/24
4.0%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School

What are SATs results like at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Of the pupils at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.

What is Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.

What is the catchment area for Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

No fixed boundary. When Hampstead Parochial 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 Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.

How big are the classes at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Classes at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School average 29.7 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 Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

4% of sessions were missed at Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampstead Parochial 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 Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (Hampstead Parochial Primary)) (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 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 Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 77 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 15 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 Parochial Church of England Primary School?

Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School is at Hampstead Parochial School , Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead, London, NW3 6TX.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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