SchoolScoresThe Camden School for Girls
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Sandall Road, London, NW5 2DB
020 7485 3414 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 June 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
117 pupils in this year group.
79% — 32 points above the Camden average, and 33 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 79% | 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. | 64 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.9 | 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.
116 pupils in this year group.
97% — 5 points above the Camden average, and 5 points above 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. | 97% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 81% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 12% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 97% |
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
231 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | A- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 55% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 83% | 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. | 45 | 32.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 718 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 117 | 26% | 63% | 40% |
| History | 71 | 11% | 44% | 23% |
| English Literature | 70 | 24% | 51% | 23% |
| Economics | 50 | 20% | 44% | 26% |
| Chemistry | 42 | 26% | 57% | 30% |
| Government and Politics | 40 | 8% | 48% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 38 | 37% | 68% | 38% |
| Physics | 38 | 16% | 63% | 31% |
| Biology | 36 | 25% | 44% | 27% |
| Geography | 36 | 19% | 64% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 25 | 24% | 60% | 59% |
| Classical Civilisation | 23 | 4% | 57% | 23% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 22 | 9% | 41% | 19% |
| Sociology | 21 | 14% | 52% | 20% |
| French | 20 | 30% | 70% | 38% |
| Music | 14 | 14% | 50% | 29% |
| Spanish | 12 | 42% | 83% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 9% | 18% | 26% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 10 | 0% | 30% | 19% |
| History of Art | 7 | 0% | 14% | 27% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 29% | 71% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Latin, German, Italian, Russian.
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.
216 students in this year group.
86% — 13 points above the Camden average, and 7 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. | 86% | 73% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 21% | 28% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 86% |
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.
224 students in this year group.
89% — 21 points above the Camden average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 89% | 68% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 69% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 89% |
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 about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 116 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 254 |
| Of those, offered a place | 111 (44%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 597 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.9 · 2025: 1.8 · 2026: 2.2
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
| Pupils | This school | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.6% | 51.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 36.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.5% | 29.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8 | 11.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 13.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 9.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Camden. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- College Francais Bilingue De Londres 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Lift Beacon High 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haverstock School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Regent High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Acland Burghley School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary Magdalene Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- Parliament Hill School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- William Ellis School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Camden School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
The Camden School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 June 2022.
How did The Camden School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 33 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Camden School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 254 families put The Camden School for Girls as their first choice for 116 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 111 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 100054.
- 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.