Maria Montessori School
IndependentPrimaryNursery
Maria Montessori School
Ages3 – 16
157 pupils
Good· Jul 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Camden
Head Teacher
Mr Benedict Kestner
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
October 1999
Website
www.mariamontessori.org
Reference Number
131978
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils189 (58% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls49% / 51%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support13.2%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jul 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Early years provision Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND1- Pupils with special needs are swiftly identified and supported.
Curriculum11- Children's learning is well structured and secure.
- Key knowledge in some subjects is not clearly defined.
Leadership1- Proprietor and governance are effective and well-informed.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils show strong self-directed learning and responsibility.
- Pupils are engaged and show curiosity in learning.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers model learning and intervene effectively.
- Reading is taught clearly and progressively.
Personal Development2- Pupils develop life skills through real-world activities.
- Older pupils receive guidance for future choices.
Behaviour & Attendance1- Pupils show respect, responsibility and good behaviour.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
- 2022Good
- 2018Good
- 2014Good
- 2011
- 2008Good
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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