Harmood School
Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harmood School is a special school in Camden for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2013, report published 8 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils are happy here. Staff take time to understand pupils' complex social, emotional and mental health needs. They use this knowledge effectively to build strong relationships with pupils. Leaders have introduced a new curriculum and have high expectations of pupils. For some pupils, this is the first time that they have enjoyed learning and made progress. Bullying does happen sometimes, but pupils say they know who to talk with to help them sort things out. When behaviour incidents happen, they are dealt with quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Parents and carers are happy with their child's progress and like the way the curriculum is adapted to suit pupils' needs. Many parents used words such as 'fabulous' and 'amazing' to describe the support their child receives. They value the commitment of leaders and staff in helping their child to succeed. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the support they receive from leaders. Staff work well together. There is a strong sense of community, centred on the learning and well-being of pupils.
What the school should improve
- Work to deliver a well-sequenced curriculum is not embedded. Consequently, pupils do not consistently build on what they know from one lesson to the next in all subjects. Leaders need to continue to embed the new curriculum so that pupils know more and remember more in these subjects.
- Some staff are not sufficiently well trained in teaching pupils to read, including in the teaching of phonics. This means that pupils are not able to access all areas of the curriculum fully. Leaders need to ensure that staff are well trained and confident in the teaching of reading so that pupils catch up quickly.
- In some lessons, pupils struggle to be calm and listen to staff's instructions. As a result, learning can be disrupted for some pupils by the behaviour of others. Leaders need to ensure that the management of pupils' behaviour consistently meets leaders' expectations.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
7 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
36 pupils on roll, with places for 35
Schools near Harmood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Royal Free Hospital Children's School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Debbie Man
- Phone
- 02079743953
- Address
- Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DP
- Local authority
- Camden
- URN
- 100092
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.