Parliament Hill School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Parliament Hill School is a secondary school in Camden for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 1st of 10 secondary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 7 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 May 2024

This school is driven by its ethos to support all pupils to be 'high achieving and happy'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are exceptionally well supported. Staff know pupils well and have very high expectations for them. The school provides an ambitious curriculum, where pupils develop secure subject knowledge. Pupils achieve highly, including in national examinations, and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Sixth-form students benefit from the wide range of A-level and vocational courses on offer within a consortium with three other schools. They are encouraged to take on leadership responsibility and to act as positive role models for younger pupils. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils, which allows them to thrive and enjoy their education. Pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and around the school. The school has created an inclusive culture where pupils are taught to respect and celebrate difference. Bullying is rare and pupils are kept safe. The school provides a wide range of opportunities to develop pupils' character. These include fundraising activities, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and acting as student ambassadors. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are confident to debate complex issues such as exploring climate change.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.1

57.1, 11 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths59.2%

59.2%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths74.3%

74.3%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc41.9%

41.9%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.12

5.12, 1.03 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

114 students

Average point score per A level entry34.45

34.45, 0.55 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,191 pupils on roll, with places for 1,164

Eligible for free school meals34.8%

34.8%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.9%

30.9%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Parliament Hill School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
William Ellis School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 48.2
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 48.5
Acland Burghley School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.9
College Francais Bilingue De Londres0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Channing School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 16.0

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Creasey
Address
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
Local authority
Camden
URN
100050

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.