Richard Cobden Primary School
Camden Street, London, NW1 0LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Richard Cobden Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 24th of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2019, report published 25 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils at Richard Cobden Primary School are happy in a safe and nurturing environment. Pupils typically behave well and get along with each other. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that staff listen to any concerns they may have. Pupils benefit from a range of wider experiences. Pupils develop their talents and interests by attending different clubs such as coding, choir and gardening. Boys and girls can extend their sporting abilities through different local leagues, including hockey and football. Pupils take on responsibilities to contribute to the wider school community, for example, as playground buddies, prefects or school council members. Pupils enjoy visits to local sites, including The Crick Institute and the Natural History Museum. Pupils are well prepared for life beyond school. They understand the safe use of online media and learn about different ways to use their talents in future careers they might pursue. The school has created a caring community where pupils are supported to achieve their goals. The school has high expectations for pupils, and pupils achieve well by the time they leave, supporting them to be successful in their next stage of education.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is at the earlier stages of development. In these instances, there is insufficient clarity on the important concepts to be taught. This means some teaching does not build effectively on what pupils have learned previously. As a result, some pupils struggle to integrate new knowledge into larger ideas. The school should ensure the knowledge pupils need to learn and remember is clarified. They should also continue to review the curriculum implementation, ensuring pupils deepen their understanding over time.
- At times, pupils' behaviour in the playground is inconsistently managed. This means some pupils are unclear about the expectations of them and how any incidents that arise will be addressed. The school should ensure the approach to managing behaviour outside the classroom is consistently implemented.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
379 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Richard Cobden Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Edith Neville Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Kings Cross Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Ruby Nasser
- Phone
- 02073875909
- Address
- Camden Street, London, NW1 0LL
- Local authority
- Camden
- URN
- 100022
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.