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Schools in NW5, Kentish Town

A postcode district in Camden

  • Postcode district
  • 24 schools and nurseries

In short: NW5, Kentish Town is a postcode district in Camden with 8 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries248 primary · 6 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in NW5, Kentish Town

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All NW5, Kentish Town primary schools

Top Primary Schools in NW5, Kentish Town

8 in NW5, Kentish Town, best first

Eleanor Palmer Primary School

London, NW5 2JA · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

48 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1193%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
233
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Torriano Primary School

London, NW5 2SJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

77 first choices, 58 offers made

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
450
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Torriano Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in NW5, Kentish Town

6 in NW5, Kentish Town, best first

Parliament Hill School

London, NW5 1RL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

183 first choices, 179 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,191
Pupils per teacher
13.4
View school Parliament Hill School

The Camden School for Girls

London, NW5 2DB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

254 first choices, 116 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.1

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,108
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school The Camden School for Girls

Acland Burghley School

London, NW5 1UJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

213 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,252
Pupils per teacher
13.8
View school Acland Burghley School

Nurseries in NW5, Kentish Town

11 in NW5, Kentish Town, highest Ofsted grade first

Caversham

London, NW5 2DR · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Caversham

Sixth Forms in NW5, Kentish Town

5 in NW5, Kentish Town, by the school's Eduscope score

Parliament Hill School

London, NW5 1RL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

183 first choices, 179 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,191
Pupils per teacher
13.4
View school Parliament Hill School

The Camden School for Girls

London, NW5 2DB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

254 first choices, 116 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1665.1

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,108
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school The Camden School for Girls

Acland Burghley School

London, NW5 1UJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

213 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,252
Pupils per teacher
13.8
View school Acland Burghley School

Private Schools in NW5, Kentish Town

3 in NW5, Kentish Town. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

La Petite Ecole Bilingue

London, NW5 4NL · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
94
Pupils per teacher
–
View school La Petite Ecole Bilingue

Wildwood Nature School

London, NW5 1SB · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
20
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wildwood Nature School
The map

Every school in NW5, Kentish Town, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Rhyl Community Primary School, OutstandingTorriano Primary School, OutstandingEleanor Palmer Primary School, OutstandingKentish Town Church of England Primary School, OutstandingSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Good or betterParliament Hill School, OutstandingAcland Burghley School, GoodThe Camden School for Girls, GoodWilliam Ellis School, Good in every areaLa Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School, Good in every areaCollege Francais Bilingue De Londres, OutstandingLa Petite Ecole Bilingue, InspectedWildwood Nature School, InadequatePolkadots, GoodMontessori Garden Nursery School, GoodCaversham, GoodLe Jardin Des Dyvrande, GoodLittle Nemo Nursery Tufnell Park, GoodThe Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language, GoodN Family Club Kentish Town, GoodRainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School, GoodThe Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodRooftops Nursery, GoodChaston Nursery School, Good
  • Outstanding6
  • Good13
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every NW5, Kentish Town school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

NW5, Kentish Town has 24 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in NW5, Kentish Town

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about NW5, Kentish Town

How many schools are in NW5, Kentish Town?

NW5, Kentish Town has 24 schools, including 8 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in NW5, Kentish Town?

The highest-ranked schools in NW5, Kentish Town on Eduscope are Eleanor Palmer Primary School, Torriano Primary School, Parliament Hill School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in NW5, Kentish Town?

There are 3 independent schools in NW5, Kentish Town. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in NW5, Kentish Town on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in NW5, Kentish Town?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in NW5, Kentish Town by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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