Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Islip Street, London, NW5 2TUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 12th of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 16 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
This school provides an inclusive and enriched education. Pupils thrive due to the school's high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school creates a love of learning at all ages and lives out its vision for 'love, equality and compassion'. The school's ethos based on 'going the extra mile for others' is embedded in the school. There is a keen sense of service for others and a strong community spirit. Pupils are happy and safe at the school. The school works hard with families so that pupils attend well. Pupils understand their responsibilities to others alongside their own rights. The school encourages a love of learning and resilience in pupils which has resulted in pupils successfully managing their own emotions and behaviours. This means that pupils are highly motivated in class and are enthusiastic learners. Their conduct around the school site is exemplary. Pupils gain valuable life experiences from extensive enrichment opportunities. The school provides numerous trips, clubs, workshops and activities. They ensure that all pupils can access these, including those with more complex needs and disabilities. Pupils' individual interests and talents are nurtured. They take an active role in the school council and as peer mediators in resolving conflict and building positive relationships. Pupils are confident and rightly proud of their school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Torriano Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% met the expected standard |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Grant Jacobson
- Phone
- 02074851279
- Address
- Islip Street, London, NW5 2TU
- Local authority
- Camden
- URN
- 100034
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.