Best Secondary Schools in Camden 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Camden. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Camden has 10 secondary schools, of which 1 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Camden are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Camden School for Girls currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 3 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.

10
Total schools
1
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
75.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Camden School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
🥈 Parliament Hill School
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
🥉 Acland Burghley School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. The UCL Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Hampstead School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
6. Regent High School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
8. Haverstock School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
9. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
10. William Ellis School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Camden?
There are 10 secondary schools in Camden, of which 1 (10%) 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 The Camden School for Girls. 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?
10% of secondary schools in Camden are rated Outstanding and 90% 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.