Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Camden 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 103 schools across Camden. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Camden has 103 primary & secondary schools, of which 25 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 43 rated Good — 66% of primary & secondary schools in Camden are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Thomas Coram Centre currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Camden follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

103
Total schools
25
Outstanding
24%
Outstanding rate
75.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Thomas Coram Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Christopher's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Sarum Hall School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. St Mary's School, Hampstead
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. St Anthony's School for Boys
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Trevor-Roberts School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Heathside Preparatory School
Not applicable
 Requires Improvement 95 View school
9. Devonshire House Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. The Mulberry House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Southbank International School Hampstead
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
13. Royal Free Hospital Children's School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
14. Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
15. La Petite Ecole Bilingue
Not applicable
 Good 95 View school
16. City Junior School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
17. Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
18. Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
19. Kingsgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
20. St Luke's Church of England School
Primary
 Good 90 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Camden?
There are 103 primary & secondary schools in Camden, of which 25 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Camden?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Camden is Thomas Coram Centre. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Camden?
Primary and secondary school applications in Camden are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Camden council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Camden?
24% of primary & secondary schools in Camden are rated Outstanding and 42% are rated Good. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.