Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3, London
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 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 November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 148th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 CofE Primary School, NW3 in detail
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 in its own words
In its own words: "The premium must be used to fund additional and sustainable improvements to the provision of PE and sport, for the benefit of primary-aged pupils to encourage the development of healthy, active lifestyles."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, running, yoga, karate, dance, ballet, chess, Lego and robotics.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Camden
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 91% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 are Fitzjohn's Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Rosary Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 85% maths); and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 97% maths).
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Fitzjohn's Primary SchoolRosary Catholic Primary SchoolHampstead Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolSt Paul's Church of England Primary School
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% 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 they are kept well informed about progress (94%).
Who goes there
40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (27%), Asian (21%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
Staffing
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Finchley Road Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finchley Road Station, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 are The UCL Academy (0.4 miles) and Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.6 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity excels at teaching reading from Reception onwards using a systematic phonics approach, so children become confident and enthusiastic readers. The school has the highest expectations for all pupils including those with additional needs, ensuring they follow the same curriculum as their peers and achieve high-quality work. Staff work closely with parents and the community, offering enriching visits and partnerships that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early reading programme using phonics taught with precision - pupils become confident and fluent readers
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that is well-sequenced, with teachers having excellent subject knowledge
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, courteous, and feel safe with trusted adults
- High expectations for all pupils including those with SEND, who achieve work of high quality
- Strong personal development programme covering sensitive topics age-appropriately, with pupils taking positions of responsibility
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, gardening, debating, robotics, choir, visits to Tower of London, art galleries and museums
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School is a nurturing and supportive school with an aspirational ethos where pupils achieve well in national tests and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has a broad and rich curriculum that reflects the diversity of the local community.
At a Glance
40.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
Thank You for Joining Our RSE & PSHE Parent Morning
30 Sep 2026
Year 3 Visit to the British Museum
24 Sep 2026
Year 5 careers morning
24 Sep 2026
Cheese and Wine night
21 Sep 2026
Update to our pod
21 Sep 2026
Well done Year 6!
16 Jul 2026
From Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3.
- Let's Leap @ South Hampstead High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ South Hampstead Junior School320m away · Not yet graded
- The Winchester Project460m away · Not yet graded
- Curiouser540m away · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities740m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Leap @ Devonshire House770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 148
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 129 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
25 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
Your chances of a place at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
174 pupils
168 places
6 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
159
Total Pupils
75
Boys
84
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,306
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,405
Per pupil
£1442k
Total funding
£130k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
15.4%
Persistent absence
162
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 CofE Primary School, NW3
Questions parents ask about Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3
What are SATs results like at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
Of the pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 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 CofE Primary School, NW3?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
Classes at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 average 22.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 has around 159 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 in 2024/25. 15.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 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 CofE Primary School, NW3 have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let's Leap @ South Hampstead High School (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 Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 129 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 25 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 CofE Primary School, NW3?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 is at Trinity Walk, Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)