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 primary schools, of which 15 (39%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 23 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Camden are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Eleanor Palmer Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 26 schools in Camden. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

Total schools

Outstanding

39%

Outstanding rate

75.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Camden?

There are 38 primary schools in Camden, of which 15 (39%) 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School. 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?

39% of primary schools in Camden are rated Outstanding and 61% 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.

Best Primary Schools in Camden 2026

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