West Hampstead Primary School, London
West Hampstead Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. That was 14 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 518th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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
West Hampstead Primary School in detail
West Hampstead Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our children exemplify our school motto; walk around our school at any time and you will see children and adults actively engaged in learning. West Hampstead Primary School is an inclusive and aspirational school at the heart of the community, we welcome children and families from a wide diversity of backgrounds."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at West Hampstead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 84% in Camden and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at West Hampstead Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put West Hampstead Primary School as their first choice and 166 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at West Hampstead Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Hampstead Primary School are Emmanuel Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Kingsgate Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 94% maths); St Luke's Church of England School (0.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and North West London Jewish Day School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than West Hampstead Primary School.
Emmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolKingsgate Primary SchoolSt Luke's Church of England SchoolNorth West London Jewish Day School
Who goes there
46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 47.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (23%), White British (20%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
In 2026, 79 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 12 (2.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Kilburn Underground Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hillfield Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, West Hampstead Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
46.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
27.1
KS2
13
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
Keep up with West Hampstead Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near West Hampstead Primary School.
- art-K HampsteadAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Hampstead Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Hampstead 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
- 121
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 121 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 112 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 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 West Hampstead Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
376 pupils
420 places
44 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
79
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
21.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
424
Total Pupils
214
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
19.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,080
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,845
Per pupil
£2995k
Total funding
£227k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
341
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
West Hampstead Primary School
Questions parents ask about West Hampstead Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Hampstead Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Hampstead Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is West Hampstead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hampstead Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Hampstead Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead Primary School?
West Hampstead Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at West Hampstead Primary School?
Classes at West Hampstead Primary School average 28.4 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 West Hampstead Primary School?
West Hampstead Primary School has around 424 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Hampstead Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at West Hampstead Primary School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Hampstead Primary School?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: art-K Hampstead (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 West Hampstead Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 121 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 112 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 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 West Hampstead Primary School?
West Hampstead Primary School is at Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)