Torriano Primary School

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

Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Torriano Primary School is a primary school in Camden for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 88 schools in Camden. It ranks 5th of 38 primary schools in Camden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2018, report published 12 October 2018

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 July 2024

Pupils are delighted to be a part of this school and the positive culture it nurtures. They thrive on the many opportunities provided for them to learn and play together. They also particularly enjoy choosing from numerous before- and after-school clubs, which range from music to pottery to sports. Pupils said that they feel safe at school because they are in the company of adults who 'genuinely care for us'. They are confident that they will be listened to if they have any concerns or worries. The school wants its pupils to become 'knowledgeable learners'. This high aspiration is fully and consistently realised. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across subjects. In most instances, pupils achieve significantly better than national figures in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils in this school are expected to be 'caring, respectful, and curious'. Across the school pupils show kindness towards each other. Pupils like that the school encourages them to express themselves and is inclusive of everyone. They behave impeccably, both in and out of lessons. Pupils attend school regularly. If their attendance declines, the school does all it reasonably can to help them improve it. The school provides pupils with rich opportunities to understand the world around them. This includes getting involved in projects with the local community. For example, pupils take part in local initiatives to campaign for clean air and community rewilding. They engage with employers to understand the world of work.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

450 pupils on roll, with places for 459

Eligible for free school meals40.2%

40.2%, 13.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language45.3%

45.3%, 23.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.9%

16.9%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Torriano Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Brecknock Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Kentish Town Church of England Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
Hungerford School0.3 milesOfsted: Good28% met the expected standard
Tufnell Park Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good84% met the expected standard
Eleanor Palmer Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding93% 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 Helen Bruckdorfer
Address
Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2SJ
Local authority
Camden
URN
100023

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.