Hawley Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Hawley Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 37th of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2019, report published 26 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Hawley Primary School is a hub in the local community. Parents, carers, pupils and staff are happy here. This is a place where everyone is valued, and difference is championed. This has led to a harmonious environment where pupils are kept safe and enjoy learning. Pupils benefit from the wealth of opportunities which are available locally to enhance their experience and understanding of the world around them. This has complemented the planned curriculum and led to pupils experiencing a real sense of adventure in their learning. Staff expect pupils to do well. Children get off to a very strong start in early years. They settle quickly and engage positively in the curriculum and other aspects of school life. The needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are swiftly identified. Appropriate support is provided for those who need it. This helps pupils learn well and progress through the curriculum. Pupils behave well in lessons and during less structured times. They enjoy learning and try hard in lessons. Pupils' work is of good quality, meaning they are typically well prepared for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

  • On occasion, the activities provided to pupils do not match the ambition of the planned the curriculum. When this happens, the opportunities for pupils to practise and apply what they have learned is more limited. The school should ensure that the tasks set consistently match the ambition of the curriculum. The school should also ensure that pupils are provided with sufficient opportunity to embed their knowledge and understanding in different subjects.
  • The systems which help the school understand the impact of their actions are not consistently applied. This means that strategies to improve aspects of the school's work are not consistently focused on the most important priorities. The school should ensure that their quality assurance processes allow each aspect of their work to be evaluated effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths41%

41%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

220 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals54.1%

54.1%, 27.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.9%

60.9%, 39.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.5%

25.5%, 10.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hawley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW10.2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard79% met the expected standard
The Cavendish School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding61% met the expected standard
Primrose Hill School0.4 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Alleyns Regents Park Prep0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sally Hill / Ms Natalie Stevenson
Address
Hawley Road, London, NW1 8RP
Local authority
Camden
URN
100015

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.