Netley Primary School, London
Netley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 537th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Netley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Netley 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 rose from 66% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Netley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Netley Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 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 Netley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Netley Primary School are Christ Church School (0.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); All Souls CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Edith Neville Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 88% maths).
Netley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Christ Church SchoolSt Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary SchoolAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolEdith Neville Primary School
Who goes there
60.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 61.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (43%), Black (18%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 154 pupils (40.2%) received SEN support and 53 (13.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Netley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 30 places, 30 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Netley Primary School had 33 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Warren Street Underground Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Robert Street Euston, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3172 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Netley Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Netley Primary School are Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.4 miles), Regent High School (0.6 miles) and The St Marylebone CofE School (0.6 miles).
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJRegent High SchoolThe St Marylebone CofE School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Netley is a truly inclusive school where every child is valued and well cared for. Staff have deep expertise in supporting pupils with autism and communication needs, creating calm, focused classrooms where all pupils thrive. Beyond academics, the school opens doors to rich experiences - from West End theatre visits to Shakespeare residential trips - helping children discover their potential and develop into confident, compassionate young people.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are excellent ambassadors who uphold school values and treat others with kindness and respect
- Exceptional provision for pupils with SEND - the school expertly manages a significant proportion of pupils with autism and communication needs
- Strong reading programme - phonics teaching helps pupils read accurately, with effective catch-up support for those who need longer to progress
- Well-planned curriculum across subjects - pupils build knowledge securely, particularly in mathematics with regular recap and consolidation
- Excellent personal development and community engagement - pupils participate in motivational speakers, theatre visits, cultural celebrations and a Rights Respecting Council
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects in Years 1-6, opportunities for pupils to consolidate and deepen learning need further development - some pupils do not remember important subject content securely enough for future learning
- Leaders are aware and have plans to refine the curriculum in these subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, national music and arts academies, motivational speakers, visits to public institutions, Stratford-upon-Avon residential visit (Year 5), Rights Respecting Council, whole-school Iftar event, Easter bonnet parade
Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism is a good school that makes a significant difference to pupils and families through its highly inclusive ethos and exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs. The school sets high expectations for all pupils and ensures they achieve well in their learning.
At a Glance
60.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 61% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.3
Avg class size
13.8
Infant (KS1)
19.9
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Netley Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Camden
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Netley Primary School.
- SuperCamps- Marylebone770m away · Not yet graded
- Plot 10 Community Play Project780m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education Group @ EIFA International School880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Netley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Netley Primary School is in Camden; for families living there:
Apply to Camden for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 174
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 33 serious and 140 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
19 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
334 pupils
420 places
86 spare places 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
154
SEN Support
53
EHC Plans
54.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Netley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 30 places, 30 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
383
Total Pupils
207
Boys
176
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,425
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,102
Per pupil
£3113k
Total funding
£300k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.5%
Overall absence
27.6%
Persistent absence
294
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
Netley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Netley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Netley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Netley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Netley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Netley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Netley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Netley 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 Netley Primary School?
Netley Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Netley Primary School?
Classes at Netley Primary School average 17.3 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 Netley Primary School?
Netley Primary School has around 383 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Netley Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Netley Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 30 places, 30 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Netley Primary School?
7.5% of sessions were missed at Netley Primary School in 2024/25. 27.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Netley Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Netley 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 Netley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Netley Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Netley Primary School: SuperCamps- Marylebone (770m away, registered, not yet graded), Plot 10 Community Play Project (780m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Education Group @ EIFA International School (880m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Netley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 174 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 33 serious and 140 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 19 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 Netley Primary School?
Netley Primary School is at 74 Stanhope Street, Camden, London, NW1 3EX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)