Hampstead School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hampstead School provides an inspiring, well-organised education in a vibrant, dynamic environment where staff are valued and pupils thrive. Teachers explain things clearly with strong subject knowledge, and the school offers many enriching activities in sport and the arts. Parents consistently praise the school's quality teaching, care for their children's wellbeing, and the excellent opportunities provided.
Key Strengths
- Consistent and principled leadership that inspires staff to do their best
- Well-organised, broad curriculum with good pupil progress and many stimulating activities in sport and the arts
- Strong teaching with clear explanations, good subject knowledge, and effective behaviour management
- Effective safeguarding procedures and systems for keeping pupils safe
- Good support for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Work in lessons does not consistently match the precise needs of different pupils - some work is too easy for some, too hard for others
- School's self-evaluation and improvement planning lack sufficient sharpness and precision in identifying and addressing weaknesses
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs are over-represented in exclusions, with insufficient analysis of why
- Management systems not sharp enough to promote fully the provision needed to reach outstanding status
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has appropriate procedures, detailed records, regular staff training, strong involvement with external agencies, and good understanding of protecting pupils from extreme influences.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, arts activities, clubs and enrichment programs
Hampstead School continues to be good, providing a well-organised and inspiring education that meets pupils' diverse needs and aspirations. The school has consistent leadership, strong staff morale, and a broad curriculum with good progress, though it has not yet reached outstanding status.
At a Glance
51.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
48
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
1,191 pupils
1,320 capacity
129 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Camden
Places available
1,547
Applications
1,315
Got 1st preference
75.4%
Got preferred school
94.5%
Secondary admissions across Camden (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.63571%
Overall absence
22.72291%
Persistent absence
1,043
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hampstead School
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Childs Hill Primary School
West Hampstead Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Anson Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
North West London Jewish Day School
Mora Primary School
Claremont Primary School
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