What are the best private schools in Camden?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Camden include Devonshire House Preparatory School, Hereward House School, and Sarum Hall School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Camden?

Camden has 21 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 39 are rated Good, meaning 97% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Camden ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Camden private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Camden is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Camden cost?

Fees for private schools in Camden vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Camden

31 private schools found

Key Facts

In Camden, 32 independent schools (16.0% of 200) educate 9,115 pupils, a significant proportion of the area's school population.
Camden's independent schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 93.8% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 5 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 16 inspected.
Pupils in Camden's independent schools have a low eligibility for free school meals at 0.0%, compared to the national average, and 15.4% have special educational needs.
Achievement in Camden's independent schools is below national averages, with an Attainment 8 score of 31.27 and only 10.0% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.

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Devonshire House Preparatory School

London, NW3 6AE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

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Pupils430

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Hereward House School

London, NW3 4NY

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils156

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Sarum Hall School

London, NW3 3EL

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils184

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Southbank International School Hampstead

London, NW3 5TH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils133

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South Hampstead High School GDST

London, NW3 5SS

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls

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Pupils961

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St Anthony's School for Boys

NW3 6NP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13 · Boys

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Pupils256

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St Christopher's School

London, NW3 5AE

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11 · Girls

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Pupils253

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St Margaret's School

London, NW3 7SR

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16 · Girls

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Pupils152

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St Mary's School, Hampstead

NW3 6PG

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls

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Pupils194

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The Cavendish School

London, NW1 7HB

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Girls

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Pupils194

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The Hall School

London, NW3 4NU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

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Pupils463

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The Mulberry House School

London, NW2 3SD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–7

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Pupils172

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Trevor-Roberts School

London, NW3 3ET

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

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Pupils160

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University College School

London, NW3 6XH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils1,297

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College Francais Bilingue De Londres

London, NW5 3AX

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16

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Absence–

Pupils684

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The Academy School

London, NW3 1NG

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–14

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Pupils91

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City Junior School

WC1R 5EY

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–11

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Absence–

Pupils288

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Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit

London, NW3 5BU

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14

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Pupils13

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LSI Independent College

NW3 5QA

Independent · Primary · Ages 15–19

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Pupils36

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Maria Montessori School

London, NW3 5NW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16

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Absence–

Pupils157

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Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury

London, WC1B 4JP

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

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Absence–

Pupils19

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La Petite Ecole Bilingue

London, NW5 4NL

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Pupils94

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Hampstead Hill School

London, NW3 2PP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils359

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Jeannine Manuel School

London, WC1B 3DN

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils687

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 private schools in Camden, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Camden	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	94%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	72%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.08	+0.00
Attainment 8	31.3	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	22%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£12,124	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Camden

Key Facts

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Hereward House School

Sarum Hall School

Southbank International School Hampstead

South Hampstead High School GDST

St Anthony's School for Boys

St Christopher's School

St Margaret's School

St Mary's School, Hampstead

The Cavendish School

The Hall School

The Mulberry House School

Trevor-Roberts School

University College School

College Francais Bilingue De Londres

The Academy School

City Junior School

Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit

LSI Independent College

Maria Montessori School

Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury

La Petite Ecole Bilingue

Hampstead Hill School

Jeannine Manuel School

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What are the best private schools in Camden?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Camden?

How are private schools in Camden ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Camden private schools?

How much do private schools in Camden cost?

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