SchoolScoresRegent High School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Chalton Street, Camden, London, NW1 1RX
020 7387 0126 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 November 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
39% — 8 points below the Camden average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.6 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
173 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Camden average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 49% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
52 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 44% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.7 | 32.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 131 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 4% | 30% | 40% |
| Economics | 20 | 5% | 25% | 26% |
| Geography | 15 | 7% | 20% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 17% | 31% |
| Biology | 11 | 0% | 9% | 27% |
| Psychology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 17% | 67% | 16% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Sociology, English Literature, Mathematics (Further), History, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
85 students in this year group.
88% — 15 points above the Camden average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 73% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 9% | 21% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
74 students in this year group.
80% — 12 points above the Camden average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 68% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Camden. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 172 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 125 |
| Of those, offered a place | 125 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 346 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 4 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 70.7% | 51.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.3% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.9% | 29.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1 | 11.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.55% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 13.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8 | 9.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 15.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Camden School for Girls 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southbank International School Westminster 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Eifa International School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Jeannine Manuel School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Haverstock School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- College Francais Bilingue De Londres 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- The St Marylebone CofE School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Guildhouse School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Regent High School's Ofsted rating?
Regent High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Regent High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Regent High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 125 families put Regent High School as their first choice for 172 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 125 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100051.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.