Best Primary Schools in Camden 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 38 schools across Camden. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Camden has 38 open primary schools. Of the 38 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (39%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Eleanor Palmer Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Camden follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

38
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
39%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
75.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 Kingsgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. St Luke's Church of England School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
5. St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Torriano Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Fitzjohn's Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
8. St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
10. Christopher Hatton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. Richard Cobden Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
12. Edith Neville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Emmanuel Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Hampstead Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
17. New End Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Gospel Oak Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
19. Rhyl Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
20. Argyle Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Camden?
There are 38 open primary schools in Camden (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 38 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Camden?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Camden is Eleanor Palmer Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Camden?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Camden?
Primary and secondary applications in Camden are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Camden council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.