Torriano Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~299m)Possible (~427m)Unlikely (~555m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Helen Bruckdorfer
Pupils:450 / 459 capacity
LA:Camden
Phone:02074240202
Address:Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2SJ
Federation:The Brecknock and Torriano Schools Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 10 July 2024View full report
URN:100023
UKPRN:10077181
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Holborn and St Pancras
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Torriano Primary School excels at creating a vibrant, inclusive learning community where every child is valued and makes excellent progress. Teachers use creative, cross-curricular learning to help pupils become confident, thoughtful global citizens. The school celebrates diversity and prepares children exceptionally well for life in modern Britain, with parents praising the nurturing ethos and strong values.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding teaching with excellent subject knowledge and creative learning opportunities
  • Exceptional curriculum design that raises attainment through innovation
  • Pupils' attainment well above national averages, with many reaching greater-depth standard
  • Outstanding behaviour and respect - pupils display deep sensitivity towards each other
  • Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils, those with SEN, and English language learners

Areas for Improvement

  • Reduce persistent absence and improve overall attendance to meet national averages

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is highly effective with strong procedures in place, rigorous staff training, safer recruitment practices, and effective work with outside agencies including police.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports activities, artist in residence programme

Torriano Primary School is an outstanding school where the headteacher and leaders pursue excellence relentlessly. Teaching is outstanding, the curriculum is exceptionally designed, and all pupils make strong progress from their starting points.

At a Glance

40.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMathsWriting+3pp

Reading has improved from 91% to 95%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.

Class Sizes

29.4

Avg class size

29.3

Infant (KS1)

29.4

KS2

14

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Kentish Town (Entrance)
503m · 8 min walk
Kentish Town Rail Station
528m · 9 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Kentish Town Underground Station
549m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Torriano Primary School (Stop U)
95m · 2 min walk
Brecknock Road (Stop V)
174m · 3 min walk
Hilldrop Road Tufnell Park (Stop W)
237m · 4 min walk
Leighton Road / Bartholomew Road (->W)
252m · 4 min walk
Camden Road Brecknock Road (Stop K)
263m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

450 pupils

459 capacity

9 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Camden

Low demand0.94x oversubscription

Places available

1,458

Applications

1,366

Got 1st preference

80.2%

Got preferred school

94.9%

Primary admissions across Camden (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

10 July 2024
18 September 2018
Outstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
18 September 2018
OutstandingReport
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsOutstanding

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.26248%

Overall absence

11.11111%

Persistent absence

369

Enrolments

Authorised4.19252%
Unauthorised1.06997%
Persistent (10%+)11.11111%
Severe (50%+)1.35501%

Absence trend

3.72774%
18/19
4.07098%
20/21
6.52694%
21/22
6.93518%
22/23
5.13588%
23/24
5.26248%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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