Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1, London
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 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 October 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 163rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 107% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 in detail
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Holy Trinity and S. Silas school. We are a one form entry Church of England Primary School set in the heart of Camden. Our rich and broad curriculum has a strong emphasis on art, music and drama to stimulate and inspire learning. At Holy Trinity & S."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 90% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 are Hawley Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 52% reading, 55% maths); Rhyl Community Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 79% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); and Primrose Hill School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths).
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Hawley Primary SchoolRhyl Community Primary SchoolSt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimrose Hill School
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (92%).
Who goes there
39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Mixed (28%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 48 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) 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.
Staffing
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kentish Town West Station, about 260 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Camden Market, 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 are Haverstock School (0.3 miles) and The Camden School for Girls (0.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at early reading through its consistent phonics teaching and makes sure all pupils—including those with additional needs—achieve well and feel included. Staff build warm relationships with children from the start, helping them develop confidence and good learning habits. The school places wellbeing at its heart, giving pupils meaningful roles and helping them understand important values like fairness, democracy and respect for others.
Key Strengths
- Early reading and phonics teaching is notably strong and taught consistently well
- Pupils achieve above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Personal development and wellbeing are at the centre of school life, with pupils developing confidence and a clear sense of responsibility
- Attendance is consistently above national average with strong leadership focus on removing barriers
- Warm, nurturing relationships and inclusive culture create a safe, respectful environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some variability remains in writing across the wider curriculum, which leaders are working to address
- School is still refining adjustments in the wider curriculum to reflect its growing number of pupils with SEND to strengthen consistency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met; leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
music, theatre visits, community events, science and technology workshops, reading ambassadors, sports leaders, wellbeing mentors, charity work
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School is a happy, welcoming one-form entry school where pupils achieve well and feel they belong. Pupils progress appropriately from early years through Year 6, with consistently above-average outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
39.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 93% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 02/10/26
2 Oct 2026
Welcome to Year 1
29 Sep 2026
Marvellous mathematicians
29 Sep 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 25/09/26
25 Sep 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 18/09/26
18 Sep 2026
Headteacher’s Newsletter - 11/09/26
11 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1.
- NW5 Community Play Project770m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Primrose Hill830m away · Not yet graded
- Camden Square Playcentre930m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Hampstead Holiday Camp (The Village Prep)990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 195
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 195 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 175 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 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 Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
204 pupils
190 places
14 pupils over capacity 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 Camden council
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
26.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
100
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,841
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,071
Per pupil
£1652k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
187
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
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
Questions parents ask about Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1
What are SATs results like at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Of the pupils at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 was full in 2025, at 107% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Classes at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 average 28.8 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 Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 has around 200 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 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 Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1: NW5 Community Play Project (770m away, registered, not yet graded), First Class Learning Primrose Hill (830m away, registered, not yet graded) and Camden Square Playcentre (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 195 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 175 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 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 Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1?
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 is at Hartland Road, London, NW1 8DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)