West Hampstead Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has excellent leadership that focuses on helping every child succeed, with strong systems to spot which pupils need extra help and provide it quickly. Teachers use information about what each child can do to plan lessons that help them make good progress from their starting points. The school celebrates reading through book weeks, author visits, and awards, helping pupils develop a real love of books.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with forensic analysis of pupil progress to drive continuous improvement
- Effective deployment of additional staff to support pupils' learning
- Well-developed team of middle leaders who monitor subjects and hold teachers accountable
- Skilful governors who provide effective support and challenge
- Meticulous monitoring of pupil progress with timely support for those falling behind
Areas for Improvement
- Lower-attaining pupils in mathematics need to complete work before moving to new concepts to avoid gaps in knowledge
- Pupils in Years 5 and 6 need more opportunities to develop mathematical reasoning skills
- Teachers do not consistently provide clear guidance on spelling improvements
- Phonics screening results dropped below average in 2016
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders have created a strong culture where safeguarding is paramount, staff receive regular training, and detailed records show effective work with external agencies and vulnerable families.
Extracurricular Activities
Book week, author visits to school, reading awards
Beckford Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education and ensuring pupils make good progress and achieve well. The school has effectively addressed previous areas for improvement through careful staff development and focus on mathematics and reading.
At a Glance
46.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 81%. Maths has improved from 76% to 83%. Writing has improved from 73% to 81%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
424 pupils
446 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Camden
Places available
1,458
Applications
1,366
Got 1st preference
80.2%
Got preferred school
94.9%
Primary admissions across Camden (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.02838%
Overall absence
12.31672%
Persistent absence
341
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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West Hampstead Primary School
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